Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC and Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED.

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Product
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Name Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2 D DC Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20064
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Release Year 1993 2016
Release Date 2016-07-27
MSRP N/A 1899 USD
Last known price 0 USD 2096 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
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 Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 90 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13
Aperture
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Maximum Aperture F2 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 14 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Three ED elements + Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Focal Length 105 mm 105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 95 mm
Length 111 mm 106 mm
Weight 640 gr 985 gr
Other
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-79
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