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

vs

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 EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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 $549.00 vs $799.95
Help
 The best price we've seen is $251 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

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)
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM: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 Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Macro lens

$949
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 EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
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
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 EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Macro lens

$1,843
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969
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 EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Much heavier
Lowest price Much more expensive
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$479
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

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