The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF 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. Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro with a length of 95mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro's 73mm 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. Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro weighs 530g, which means it is 100g (15%) lighter than the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S which has a weight of 630g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm.
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.
