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 105mm f2D DC 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-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 116mm. The Nikon 105mm f2D DC with a length of 111mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR also has a larger diameter of 83mm 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, 11% (80g) lighter than the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR's weight of 720g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon 105mm f2D DC has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 105mm f2D DC:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR and the Nikon 105mm f2D DC 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
105mm but while Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Nikon 105mm f2D DC's widest aperture value is
F2.0.