Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR and Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Name Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20064
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Release Year 2006 2016
Release Date 2016-07-27
MSRP N/A 1899 USD
Last known price 0 USD 2096 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 31 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Three ED elements + Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
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 Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 95 mm
Length 116 mm 106 mm
Weight 720 gr 985 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-38 HB-79
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