Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED and Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR .

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Product
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Name Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Release Year 2008 2006
Release Date
MSRP 1979 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Tilt Shift
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Autofocus (AF) Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor N/ANo Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 39 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Focal Length 85 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 No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 82 mm 83 mm
Length 107 mm 116 mm
Weight 650 gr 720 gr
Other
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-22 HB-38
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A