Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM vs Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM and Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor.

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Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Name Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Release Year 2012 1993
Release Date
MSRP 199 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Mount Canon EF Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
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 30 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Construction 6 elements  /  4 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Focal Length 40 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 75 mm
Length 23 mm 104 mm
Weight 130 gr 562 gr
Other
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
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 ES-52 HS14
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A