Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D is lighter by 345g.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED is the newer design (2016 vs 1993).
| Spec | AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D | AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 105mm | 105mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1993 | 2016 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 9 |
| Af motor | none | SWM |
| Elements | 6 | 14 |
| Weight g | 640.0 (lighter) | 985.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 82 |
| Length mm | 111.0 | 106.0 |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | 94.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.9 (closer focusing) | 1.0 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.13 |
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
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED
The AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED is a fast portrait telephoto for Nikon FX cameras with an electromagnetic diaphragm and Nano Crystal Coat, designed for smooth background rendering.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Smooth bokeh
- Nano Crystal Coat
- Sharp
Cons
- Large and heavy (985 g)
- No VR