Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM vs Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM and Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor.

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Product
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Name Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Release Year 2020 1993
Release Date 2020-07-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2599 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Mount Canon RF Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
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 F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 90 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,33
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Maximum Aperture F4,5-7,1
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F7,1 at 500 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Construction 20 elements  /  14 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 Super UD + 6 UD elements No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Focal Length 100-500 mm 105 mm
Zoom Range 400 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 94 mm 75 mm
Length 208 mm 104 mm
Weight 1365 gr 562 gr
Other
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-83F (WIII) HS14
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A