Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20100
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Release Year 2008 2021
Release Date 2021-06-02
MSRP 399 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 947 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
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 Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
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 Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 29 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 aspherical + 3 ED elements, ARNEO + Nano Crystal coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
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
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4.5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 85 mm
Length 89 mm 140 mm
Weight 420 gr 630 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 HB-99
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A