Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Release Year 2008 2006
Release Date
MSRP 399 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Focal Length 18-105 mm 105 mm
Zoom Range 87 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 83 mm
Length 89 mm 116 mm
Weight 420 gr 720 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 HB-38
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A