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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:7.7 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 7.5x larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $489.00 vs $899.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $410 cheaper (around 50% less)
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 DC 105mm f/2D
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

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
Aperture 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 DC 105mm f/2D
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture 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 DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
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 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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 DC 105mm f/2D
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Weight Is heavier
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
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus 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 DC 105mm f/2D

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length 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
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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

Lens

$277
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D 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
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 0 comments
“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about”
- LifeHacker
“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!”
- Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.”
- Shoot from the Belly
“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero”
- @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand”
- Karel Donk, Photographer
“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.”
- Jennifer Sutton
feedback and support | about | blog | privacy and legal
Copyright © 2013 by LensHero, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rebellion Media Technology