The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S 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. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 148mm. The Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S with a length of 140mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro and Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S Size and Weight 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, 2% (16g) lighter than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro's weight of 646g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
150mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S 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 .
