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

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

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Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Venus 105mm F2

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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

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)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	105mm	105mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black	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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