The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR and the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF 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 Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF is the longer of the two lenses at 193mm. The Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR with a length of 116mm, is 77mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF's 76mm 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, which means it is 470g (39%) lighter than the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF which has a weight of 1190g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Macro Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Macro Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR and the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF 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
Both the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR and the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF 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.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Nikon Micro-200mm f4D ED-IF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 300mm.
