
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC
- Focal length
- 105 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 620 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 90 cm
- Length
- 111 mm
At a Glance
This 105 mm short telephoto prime for full-frame Nikon F opens to f/2, which allows shorter shutter times and a shallow depth of field. It focuses down to 90 cm at a magnification of 1:7.69 and weighs 620 g. Portraits and events are the typical uses.
Good for
- Portraits
- Events
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 105 mm
- Max. focal length
- 105 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 6
- Groups
- 6
- Weight
- 620 g (1.37 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 90 cm (35.43 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:7.7 (0.13×)
- Length
- 111 mm (4.37 in)
- Diameter
- 79 mm (3.11 in)
Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC fit?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 158 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC | Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR | Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 620 g | 720 g | 460 g | 725 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 62 mm | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 90 cm | 31 cm | 31 cm | 31.2 cm |
| Length | 111 mm | 116 mm | 98 mm | 126.4 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | no | yes |
Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC weigh?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC weighs 620 g. It is 111 mm long with a diameter of 79 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC use?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC is 90 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 158 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR
105mm · f/2.8
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
105mm · f/2.8
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
105mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED
105mm · f/1.4
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
105mm · f/1.4
Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
105mm · f/2
Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f/2.8 Macro
100mm · f/2.8
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro
100mm · f/2.8
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