Nikon Nikkor
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
 vs
Canon
EF 135mm f/2L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:5.3 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 105 mm vs 135 mm
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 More than 20% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.7 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
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 135mm f/2L USM
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
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the EF 135mm f/2L USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly better telephoto 135 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS:105 mm
EF 135mm f/2L USM:135 mm

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
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 135mm f/2L USM
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS 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

$879
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$835
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
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 AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Sports lens

$5,399
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II 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

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Sports lens

$741
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Min focal length Better wide angle
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,349
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM

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