Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED vs Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED and Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Name Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20064 20100
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Release Year 2016 2021
Release Date 2016-07-27 2021-06-02
MSRP 1899 USD N/A
Last known price 2096 USD 947 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 29 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Construction 14 elements  /  9 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Three ED elements + Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings 1 aspherical + 3 ED elements, ARNEO + Nano Crystal coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Focal Length 105 mm 105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4.5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 95 mm 85 mm
Length 106 mm 140 mm
Weight 985 gr 630 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-79 HB-99
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories:
LC-82 82 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap
HB-79 Bayonet Hood
CL-1218 Soft Lens Case
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap