Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor vs Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor and Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Name Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 1993 2003
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon 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
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
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 200 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 24 elements  /  17 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 105 mm 200-400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
200 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 75 mm 124 mm
Length 104 mm 358 mm
Weight 562 gr 3275 gr
Other
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HS14 HK-30
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A