Nikon Nikkor
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR 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
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 better wide angle 85 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 355 g vs 0.5 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly cheaper $526.95 vs $799.95
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 The best price we've seen is $273 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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)
AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR: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
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 Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
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
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 AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
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 Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens
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 Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
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 Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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
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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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