Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor vs Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor and Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro.

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Product
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Name Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Manufacturer Nikon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Release Year 1993 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
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 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No
Aperture
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
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
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Focal Length 105 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 89 mm
Length 104 mm 194 mm
Weight 562 gr 1150 gr
Other
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HS14 HA001
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A001