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 Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH 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 Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH with a length of 78mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 105mm f2D DC also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH's 64mm 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. Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH weighs 500g, 21% (140g) lighter than the Nikon 105mm f2D DC's weight of 640g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 105mm f2D DC has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 105mm f2D DC:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 105mm f2D DC has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
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 Leica APO 90mm f2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm.
