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