Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D vs Vivitar 105mm f/2.5 Auto
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Vivitar
105mm f/2.5 Auto
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D | 105mm f/2.5 Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 105mm | 105mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.5 |
| Released | 1993 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 640.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 111.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.9 | n/a |
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
Vivitar 105mm f/2.5 Auto
This 105mm f/2.5 short-telephoto prime lens from Vivitar fits Nikon F mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.