The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 105mm f2D DC and the Hartblei Macro 120mm F4 TS 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. Nikon 105mm f2D DC is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Hartblei Macro 120mm F4 TS with a length of 106mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Hartblei Macro 120mm F4 TS has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon 105mm f2D DC's 79mm 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 105mm f2D DC weighs 640g, which means it is 325g (33%) lighter than the Hartblei Macro 120mm F4 TS which has a weight of 965g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 105mm f2D DC and the Hartblei Macro 120mm F4 TS have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 105mm f2D DC and the Hartblei Macro 120mm F4 TS has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Hartblei Macro 120mm F4 TS is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon 105mm f2D DC 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.
On the other hand, the Hartblei Macro 120mm F4 TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 121mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 181.5mm.