The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 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 Z 50mm F2.8 with a length of 66mm, is 50mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8's 75mm 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 50mm F2.8 weighs 260g, which means it is 460g (63%) lighter than the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR which has a weight of 720g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 has a filter size of 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR 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
Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 157.5mm.
