Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC vs Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC and Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Name Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2 D DC
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 1993 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1349 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
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 120 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 20 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 105 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 76 mm
Length 111 mm 172 mm
Weight 640 gr 760 gr
Other
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-74
Tripod Collar N/A Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A