The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S 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 Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Nikon 105mm f2D DC with a length of 111mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S also has a larger diameter of 85mm 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 Z 105mm F2.8 VR S weighs 630g, which means it is 10g (1%) lighter than the Nikon 105mm f2D DC which has a weight of 640g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S 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 Z 105mm F2.8 VR S:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 105mm f2D DC:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 105mm f2D DC has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
105mm but while Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Nikon 105mm f2D DC's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
