Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR vs Nikon AF 35mm F2 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR and Nikon AF 35mm F2 D .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Name Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm F2 D
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Release Year 2006 1995
Release Date
MSRP N/A 389 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
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 35mm F2 D
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 35mm F2 D
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 31 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Focal Length 105 mm 35 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 35mm F2 D
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 64 mm
Length 116 mm 43 mm
Weight 720 gr 205 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-38 HN-3
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A