Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm

Nikon
70 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Panasonic
88 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Nikon
52
Panasonic
96
Macro
Nikon
86
Panasonic
95
Professional
Nikon
65
Panasonic
90
Portrait
Nikon
37
Panasonic
84
Video Cinema
Nikon
69
Panasonic
83
Budget
Nikon
62
Panasonic
79
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
63
Panasonic
74
Travel
Nikon
54
Panasonic
70
Landscape
Nikon
64
Panasonic
64

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mmPanasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Optics
Typemacromacro
Focal Length Min105 mm100 mm
Focal Length Max105 mm100 mm
Elements1613
Groups1111
Aspherical Elements13★
ED Elements13★
CoatingNano Crystal and ARNEO Coatings—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/32f/2.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.63 kg0.30 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMDual phase linear motor★
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance290 mm204 mm★
Max Magnification1:11:1

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm0.079score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm0.103score per dollar

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm offers 1.3x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm

Amazon
renewed$590
Newegg
$885
B&H Photo
$897
Amazon
$897
Adorama
$897

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Best Buy
open-box$383
Adorama
$848
B&H Photo
$998
Best Buy
$1,000
Best Buy
$1,000

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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