Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX and Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR .

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Product
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Manufacturer Tokina Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Release Year 2007 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor 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 Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
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
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Focal Length 16-50 mm 105 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm 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
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 83 mm
Length 97 mm 116 mm
Weight 610 gr 720 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
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 BH-777 HB-38
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A