Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR Micro- 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 105mm
Nikon
75 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR Micro- 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 105mm
85 out of 100 high confidence 83 reviews
The Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED is widely praised as one of the best portrait lenses available, delivering stunning sharpness, creamy bokeh, and beautiful color rendition even wide open. Many users consider it a significant upgrade over the 85mm f/1.4 and 70-200mm f/2.8, though they note it is large, heavy, and expensive. A few reviewers report autofocus speed issues, front-focus problems, or softness at minimum focus distance, but the overwhelming majority find the optical performance magical and worth the investment.
Pros
- Stunning sharpness wide open
- Creamy bokeh and background separation
- Beautiful color rendition and contrast
- Excellent low-light performance
- Solid build quality with weather sealing
Cons
- Very expensive
- Heavy and bulky
- Autofocus can be slow in some situations
- Front-focus issues reported on some copies
- Softness at minimum focus distance wide open
Image quality 55
Bokeh 30
Autofocus performance 15
Build quality 20
Value for money 18
Weight and size 22
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Street
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR Micro- 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 105mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 105 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.98 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 105 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR Micro- 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 105mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR Micro- 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 105mm
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
