Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED vs Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f2.8 Macro Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED vs Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f2.8 Macro

Lens to replace

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Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro

Macro Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED over Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f2.8 Macro

Focal Length - Tele	105mm vs 100mm	5mm more tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	faster lens at wide

Reasons to choose Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f2.8 Macro over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED

Nikon 105mm F1.4 vs Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 105mm F1.4	Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro
Brand	Nikon	Tokina
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$1,896.95	$341.91
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Macro Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	105mm	100mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Chicago Alley by tkofrom Down the alleyway	Chicago Alley by tkofrom Down the alleyway
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F2.8
Min Aperture	F16	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	14	9
Optical Groups	9	8
Special Elements	Three ED elements + Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1m	0.3m
Max Magnification	0.13X	1X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Extending front
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	985g	540g
Diameter	95mm	73mm
Length	106mm	95mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Unknown
Filter Thread	82mm	55mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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