Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Slightly better telephoto

100 mm

85 mm

Around 20% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Wider aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

At its widest, the AF-S 85mm f/1.8G captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops

Slightly better wide angle

85 mm

100 mm

Around 20% better wide angle

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

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

Macro lens

$899

Has image stabilization

Has a narrower aperture

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

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

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Has worse macro

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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

Macro lens

$499

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149

Has worse macro

Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899

Has worse macro

Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f*

Low light lens

$1,283

Lacks autofocus

Compare the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$499

Slightly lighter

Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$527

Image stabilization

Has a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$1,099

Has a silent focus motor

Image stabilization

Heavier

Worse wide angle

Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800

Auto focus

Significantly less magnification

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

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894

Wider aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Better wide angle

Slightly lighter

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959

Wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly more expensive

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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

Low light lens

$894

Wider aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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Tokina
100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G