Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 1993 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 31 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 105 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 75 mm 83 mm
Length 104 mm 107 mm
Weight 562 gr 670 gr
Other
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HS14 EW-83H
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A