Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Slightly lighter

0.5 kg

0.7 kg

Around 30% lighter

Learn more about
the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Image stabilization

Nikon VR

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Auto focus

Yes

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Significantly more magnification

1:1 (1x)

1:2 (0.5x)

Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Great zoom

Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS:	1:2 (0.5x)
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR:	1:1 (1x)

	Poor zoom
	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

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

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

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

Macro lens

$489

Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539

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

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

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719

Has a wider aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$1,359

Auto focus

Significantly more magnification

Narrower aperture

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

Macro lens

$389

Better wide angle

Slightly lighter

Worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Wider aperture

Slightly lighter

Much less magnification

No image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

discussion Which do you think is better?

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR