Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

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

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Product
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2 D DC Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 1993 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A 399 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 90 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2 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 No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
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 No Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 76 mm
Length 111 mm 89 mm
Weight 640 gr 420 gr
Other
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-32
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A