Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
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 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Slightly better wide angle 85 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Cheaper $799.95 vs $1,599.00
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 The best price we've seen is $799 cheaper (around 50% less)
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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great zoom Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
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.
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:2 (0.5x)

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
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
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
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 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
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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

Macro lens

$527
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR 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
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,099
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$739
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 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

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