If you are considering buying a Nikon portrait lens or just need a sharp Nikon mid-length lens you may be looking at the Nikon 105mm DC and the 105mm Micro VR.
Both great 105mm lenses from Nikon but, which is best? what to buy? Matt Granger compares focus speeds, sharpness, bokeh and feel to give his recommendation for you.
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Lens Specs:
Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Element
14 Elements in 12 Groups
Nano Crystal Anti-Reflective Coating
Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
VR II Vibration Reduction System
9-Bladed Circular Aperture
Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Autofocus
Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC Specs:
Fast f/2.0 Maximum Aperture
Defocus Control
6 Elements in 6 Groups
9-Bladed Circular Aperture
Built-In Lens Hood
Buy the Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Lens
Buy the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC (Defocus Control) Lens