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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED vs Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
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Nikon 105mm F1.4

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED

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Venus 105mm F2

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)n

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED over Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
Max Aperture - Wide 1.4 vs 2 faster lens at wide
Autofocus Yes vs None Easier and more accurate focusing
Weather Sealing Yes vs None weather sealed
Reasons to choose Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED
Price $479 vs $1,897 Cheaper by $1,418
Weight 745 g vs 985 g 240 g lighter
Diameter 76 mm vs 95 mm 19 mm smaller in diameter
Length 99 mm vs 106 mm 7 mm shorter
Filter Thread 67 mm vs 82 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Nikon 105mm F1.4 vs Venus 105mm F2 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon 105mm F1.4 Venus 105mm F2
Brand Nikon Venus
Lens Type Prime Prime
Price $1,896.95 $479.00
Lens Type Telephoto Prime Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)n
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 105mm 105mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Chicago Alley by tkofrom Down the alleyway Unknown
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
Min Aperture F16 F22
Aperture Ring No Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 14 11
Optical Groups 9 8
Special Elements Three ED elements + Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings 1 APD, 3 HR, 3 LD elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 1m 0.9m
Max Magnification 0.13X unknown
Autofocus Yes No
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic No AF
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale No Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter No Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 985g 745g
Diameter 95mm 76mm
Length 106mm 99mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes No
Filter Thread 82mm 67mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Unknown Unknown
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No Unknown
Optional Accessories - -
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