Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC vs Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC and Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Name Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 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-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Release Year 1993 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1179 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 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 35 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 19 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Focal Length 105 mm 17-55 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
38 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-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 83 mm
Length 111 mm 110 mm
Weight 640 gr 645 gr
Other
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-83J
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A