Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC vs Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S

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Product
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Name Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2 D DC Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20100
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Release Year 1993 2021
Release Date 2021-06-02
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 947 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
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 Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 90 cm 29 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 aspherical + 3 ED elements, ARNEO + Nano Crystal coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
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 Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4.5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 85 mm
Length 111 mm 140 mm
Weight 640 gr 630 gr
Other
Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-99
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A