Comparison of Zeiss 100mm f/2 Macro Milvus 2/100M and Nikon 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Micro Nikkor

Attribute	Zeiss 100mm f/2 Macro Milvus 2/100M ×	Nikon 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Micro Nikkor ×
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.5	1
Filter Size (mm)	67	62
Focus Details	Manual focus only	Internal with Silent Wave motor; M/A switch for fast transitions between AF and MF
Closest Focus (m)	0.44	0.31
Lens Construction	9 elements in 8 groups, including 2 Anomalous Partial Dispersion elements; Enhanced Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating	14 elements in 12 groups, including 1 ED glass element and 1 Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens element
Length (mm)	103	116
Focal Length (mm)	100.00	105.00
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Brand	Carl-zeiss	Nikon
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Zeiss 100mm f/2 Macro Milvus 2/100M	Nikon 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Micro Nikkor
Weight (g)	807	790
Type	Telephoto Prime Macro	Telephoto Prime Macro
Notes	Available lens mounts: Canon EF (ZE), Nikon F (ZF.2); Weather-sealed construction to protect against dust and moisture; Hood and lens caps included.	Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: Bayonet hood (HB-38), Flexible lens pouch (CL-1020)
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 150mm; 1.6x: 160mm	157.5mm
Aperture (f)	2.00 - 22.00	2.80 - 32.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	25.00	23.33
Diameter (mm)	80.5	83