The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 105mm F2 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 105mm f2D DC is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Venus 105mm F2 with a length of 99mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 105mm f2D DC also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Venus 105mm F2's 76mm 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 105mm f2D DC weighs 640g, 14% (105g) lighter than the Venus 105mm F2's weight of 745g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Venus 105mm F2 has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Venus 105mm F2:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 105mm f2D DC:
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 105mm F2 and the Nikon 105mm f2D DC has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Venus 105mm F2 is also available in the Sony E , Canon EF, Pentax KAF2 and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
105mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.
