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differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:7.7 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 4x larger in your photo
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 DC 105mm f/2D

Auto focus Yes vs No
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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 DC 105mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2
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 low light 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

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

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

Macro lens

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149

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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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

Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Low light lens

$3,995

Lowest price Is significantly more expensive

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF

Macro lens

$1,359

Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro

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

Macro lens

$1,099

Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499

Magnification Much more magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto

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