Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D vs Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2)
Nikon 105mm f/2 is 105 g lighter. Laowa 105mm f/2 is 35 mm shorter.
The Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D is a 105mm f/2 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2) is a 105mm f/2 prime. On paper the Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2) comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
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Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2) 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D better than the Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2)?
- 105 g lighter (640 g vs 745 g)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2) better than the Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D?
- 35 mm shorter (76 mm vs 111 mm long)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2016 vs 1993)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D has the edge: it is 105 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D | Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 105mm | 105mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 640 g (22.58 oz) ◆ | 745 g (26.28 oz) |
| Dimensions | 79 x 111 mm | 98.9 x 76 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.9 m (35.43 inches) | 0.9 m (35.43 inches) |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 6 elements in 6 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 72 mm | 67 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E |
| Released | 1993 | 2016 |
| Price | — | $699 launch price |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Venus
- 111 × 79 mm
- 76 × 98.9 mm
The Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D is 35 mm longer and 105 g lighter than the Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2).
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D
Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2)
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D or the Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2)?
- The Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D weighs 640 g, 105 g less than the Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2) (745 g).
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D or the Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2) better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF DC 105 mm f/2D has the edge: it is 105 g lighter to carry.
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