Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED vs Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED and Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Name Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Release Year 2014 1993
Release Date
MSRP 799 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 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 20 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Focal Length 20 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
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 75 mm
Length 80 mm 104 mm
Weight 355 gr 562 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 20mm F1.8 G ED
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-72 HS14
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories:
77mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77
Rear Lens Cap LF-4
Bayonet Hood HB-72
Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1015