Nikon Nikkor
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Significantly cheaper $799.95 vs $5,399.00
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 The best price we've seen is $4,599 cheaper (6.7x less)
Significantly lighter 0.5 kg vs 2.9 kg
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 5.7x lighter
Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 4x larger in your photo
Better wide angle 105 mm vs 200 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S 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 AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 105 mm
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 More than 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

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

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Length Is shorter
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 Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
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
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
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$479
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Sports lens

$5,999
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Sports lens
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Significantly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

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