Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC and Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Name | Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC | Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2 D DC | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Release Year | 1993 | 2006 |
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| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 90 cm | 31 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Aperture |
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Maximum Aperture | F2 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 14 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
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 | No |
Yes
VR II |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 111 mm | 116 mm |
| Weight | 640 gr | 720 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | HB-38 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
