Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED vs Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED and Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Name | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED | Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED | Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Release Year | 2005 | 1993 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Telephoto Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
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 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Motor Type | No information | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 31 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 55 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 10 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Focal Length | 18-55 mm | 105 mm |
Zoom Range | 37 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 69 mm | 75 mm |
Length | 74 mm | 104 mm |
Weight | 210 gr | 562 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-33 | HS14 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |