The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro and the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR with a length of 116mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro's 80mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR weighs 720g, 4% (30g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro's weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro and the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 157.5mm.
