Nikon Nikkor
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
DC 105mm f/2D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:7.7 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 4x larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the DC 105mm f/2D captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
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
105 mm

competitors

Shared 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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
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 DC 105mm f/2D
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 DC 105mm f/2D
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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$479
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 DC 105mm f/2D

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
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 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
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

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

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