Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor and Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS.
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Product |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Name | Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor | Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Release Year | 1993 | 2007 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 299 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| 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 F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 31 cm | 110 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 55 mm F5,6 at 250 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Construction | 10 elements / 9 groups | 12 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Focal Length | 105 mm | 55-250 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
195 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 F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 104 mm | 108 mm |
| Weight | 562 gr | 390 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HS14 | ET-60 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
