Zeiss Makro-Planar
T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:2 (0.5x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Cheaper $899.00 vs $1,843.00
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 The best price we've seen is $944 cheaper (2.1x less)
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Learn more about
the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great zoom Help
T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef:1:2 (0.5x)
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR:1:1 (1x)
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
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR 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
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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