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

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

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Product
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20100
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2021 2008
Release Date 2021-06-02
MSRP N/A 399 USD
Last known price 947 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 29 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical + 3 ED elements, ARNEO + Nano Crystal coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 105 mm 18-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
87 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 85 mm 76 mm
Length 140 mm 89 mm
Weight 630 gr 420 gr
Other
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-99 HB-32
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A