The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 105mm F1.4 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. Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 116mm. The Nikon 105mm F1.4 with a length of 106mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 105mm F1.4 has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR's 83mm 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, 26% (265g) lighter than the Nikon 105mm F1.4's weight of 985g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 105mm F1.4 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 105mm F1.4:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 105mm F1.4 and the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR 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 105mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
