Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D vs Laowa 105mm f/2 STF
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Laowa
105mm f/2 STF
| Spec | AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D | 105mm f/2 STF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Laowa |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 105mm | 105mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Released | 1993 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 11 |
| Weight g | 640.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 111.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.16 |
Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D
Nikon's portrait telephoto with a Defocus Control ring that lets you add spherical aberration in front of or behind the focal plane, introduced in 1993. It uses screw-drive autofocus.
Pros
- Defocus Control ring
- f/2 aperture
- Dense metal build
Cons
- Screw-drive autofocus only
- Defocus control takes practice
- No VR
Laowa 105mm f/2 STF
A 105mm f/2 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.