Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR

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

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Product
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Name Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20100
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Release Year 2021 2006
Release Date 2021-06-02
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 947 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 29 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical + 3 ED elements, ARNEO + Nano Crystal coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Focal Length 105 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 Yes Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 85 mm 83 mm
Length 140 mm 116 mm
Weight 630 gr 720 gr
Other
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-99 HB-38
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A