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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest, the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 100 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 Around 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly better wide angle 85 mm vs 100 mm
Help
 Around 20% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 355 g vs 0.5 kg
Help
 More than 30% lighter
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
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
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 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 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

$879
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 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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification 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 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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro 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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG 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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM 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 Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$1,099
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Heavier
Min focal length 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 AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$549
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro

Macro lens

$479
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Much less magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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