Zeiss
Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 85 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Slightly cheaper $799.95 vs $1,283.00
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 The best price we've seen is $483 cheaper (around 40% 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
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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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
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$489
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$573
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G 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
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,843
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$269
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D 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
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
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 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$899
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Much heavier
Lowest price Much more expensive
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

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