Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S and Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED.
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Product |
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED |
Name | Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S | Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | 20100 | 20064 |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED |
Release Year | 2021 | 2016 |
Release Date | 2021-06-02 | 2016-07-27 |
MSRP | N/A | 1899 USD |
Last known price | 947 USD | 2096 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
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 F1.4 E ED |
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 F1.4 E ED |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Stepper motor | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 29 cm | 100 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | 0,13 |
Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F1,4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED |
Construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 14 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 1 aspherical + 3 ED elements, ARNEO + Nano Crystal coatings | Three ED elements + Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED |
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-S 105mm F1.4 E ED |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Length | 140 mm | 106 mm |
Weight | 630 gr | 985 gr |
Other |
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 82 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-99 | HB-79 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Supplied accessories: LC-82 82 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap HB-79 Bayonet Hood CL-1218 Soft Lens Case LF-4 Rear Lens Cap |