Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S vs Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor

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

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Product
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Name Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20100
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Release Year 2021 1993
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 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
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 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
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 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 Stepper motor N/A
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 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 10 elements  /  9 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 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 85 mm 75 mm
Length 140 mm 104 mm
Weight 630 gr 562 gr
Other
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-99 HS14
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A