Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED and Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Name Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20064
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Release Year 2016 2005
Release Date 2016-07-27
MSRP 1899 USD N/A
Last known price 2096 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Construction 14 elements  /  9 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Three ED elements + Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Focal Length 105 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 95 mm 68 mm
Length 106 mm 79 mm
Weight 985 gr 255 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-79 HB-34
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