Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20064
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Release Year 2008 2016
Release Date 2016-07-27
MSRP 399 USD 1899 USD
Last known price 0 USD 2096 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Three ED elements + Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Focal Length 18-105 mm 105 mm
Zoom Range 87 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 95 mm
Length 89 mm 106 mm
Weight 420 gr 985 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 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