Comparison of Canon EF 100mm ƒ/2.8L Macro IS USM and Nikon 105mm ƒ/2D AF DC Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 105mm ƒ/2D AF DC Nikkor ×	Canon EF 100mm ƒ/2.8L Macro IS USM ×
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.13	1
Filter Size (mm)	72	67
Focus Details	Defocus Control; Rear Focusing	Full-time manual focus with USM; 3 position focus limiter
Closest Focus (m)	0.9	0.3
Lens Construction	6 elements in 6 groups	15 elements in 12 groups, including 1 UD lens element
Length (mm)	112	123
Focal Length (mm)	105.00	100.00
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Nikon 105mm ƒ/2D AF DC Nikkor	Canon EF 100mm ƒ/2.8L Macro IS USM
Weight (g)	621	625
Type	Telephoto Prime Defocus Control	Telephoto Prime Macro
Notes	Lens Hood: Built-in	Image Stabilization: 4-stops; 3-stops at 0.5x magnification; 2-stops at 1.0x magnification
APS Equivalent	157mm	160mm
Aperture (f)	2.00 - 16.00	2.80 - 32.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	23.50	23.40
Diameter (mm)	79	78