Nikon Nikkor
DC 135mm f/2D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
DC 105mm f/2D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D
Slightly better telephoto 135 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D
Slightly better wide angle 105 mm vs 135 mm
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 More than 20% better wide angle
Slightly shorter 112 mm vs 127 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Slightly cheaper $899.00 vs $1,149.00
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 The best price we've seen is $250 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
DC 135mm f/2D:1:7.1 (0.1x)
DC 105mm f/2D:1:7.7 (0.1x)

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
DC 135mm f/2D:135 mm
DC 105mm f/2D:105 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$570
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$1,099
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro

Macro lens

$1,099
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D.

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