Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR vs Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR and Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC .

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