Nikon Nikkor
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
 vs
Canon
100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro.
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Reasons to consider the Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:2 (0.5x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $519.00 vs $779.00
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 The best price we've seen is $260 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Learn more about
the Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great zoom Help
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS:1:2 (0.5x)
100mm f/2.8 USM Macro:1:1 (1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$879
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

Macro lens

$1,429
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Macro lens

$935
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF

Macro lens

$1,359
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$389
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Slightly lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Length Shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$449
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the EF 100mm f/2 USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Macro lens

$419
Length Shorter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

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