Deciding on whether to buy a product like NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens or perhaps NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens vs NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens

NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens specs

NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens
 NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens specs

NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens
Lens type: Zoom

Lens type: Prime

Lens category: Wide-angle

Lens category: Macro

Compatibility: Nikon FX mount

Compatibility: Nikon FX mount

Image stabilisation: No

Image stabilisation: Vibration Reduction (VR)

OPTICAL FEATURES

OPTICAL FEATURES

Focal length: 24 – 70 mm

Focal length: 105 mm

Maximum aperture: f/2.8

Maximum aperture: f/2.8

Minimum aperture: f/22

Minimum aperture: f/32

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Minimum focusing distance: 0.38 m

Minimum focusing distance: 0.31 m

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

Elements and grouping: 15 elements in 11 groups

Elements and grouping: 14 elements in 12 groups

Special elements: – ED glass elements x 3
– Aspherical elements x 3

Special elements: Extra Low Dispersion

Diaphragm blades: 9 blades

Diaphragm blades: 9 rounded blades

Filter diameter: 77 mm

Filter diameter: 62 mm

Silent focusing: Yes

Silent focusing: Yes

Internal focusing: Yes

GENERAL
Special features: Super Integrated Coating

GENERAL

Box contents: – Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens
– Lens cap LF-1
– Lens cap LC-62
– Lens hood HB-38
– Lens case CL-1020

Dimensions: 83 x 116 mm (D x L)

Box contents: – Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70 mm f/2.8G ED Wide-angle Zoom Lens
– Bayonet Hood (HB-40)
– Semi-soft Case (CL-M3)

Weight: 720 g

Dimensions: 83 x 133 mm (D x L)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Weight: 900 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £1499

Price: £799

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 100

Review Score: 9.2 / 10

Review Score: 8.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens or NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 850 products in the same category as NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens, which is the Lenses category. Of these 850 products the average price was £196.11, the most expensive was £3049 and the cheapest was just £0.05. We then looked at the price of the 850 in the same as the NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens, which of course the average was £196.11, top price was £3049 and cheapest £0.05.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Nikon and Nikon, the average was £495.71 for Nikon, £495.71 for Nikon. The max for each was £2416/£2416 and minimum was £11.99/£11.99

Price analysis of NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens

Price analysis of NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens

  • NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens
  • Ideal for landscape and architecture
  • Compatible with Nikon FX mount
  • Aperture range: f/2.8 – f/22
  • Silent focus
  • Take fantastically composed pictures with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70 mm f/2.8G SWM ED IF Zoom Lens. Compatible with Nikon F mount cameras, this versatile and high performance optic is a great all-round lens for stunning portraits and landscape shooting. Capture a range of images With the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70 mm f/2.8G SWM ED IF Zoom Lens you can enjoy complete manual control of focus and a fast aperture of f/2.8 throughout the focal range, opening up a wealth of artistic possibilities. Silent shooting This Nikon lens boasts Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor, delivering super fast autofocus that’s whisper quiet. Internal focusing keeps the lens static for up-close shooting. Coated lens elements help to reduce ghosting, flare and chromatic aberration for cleaner, more precise shots that will add a new dimension to your photography portfolio. Complete with a Nano Crystal coating and extra-low dispersion glass, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70 mm f/2.8G SWM ED IF Zoom Lens is a great tool for everyday shooting.
  • Product codes: 18208021642
  • NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens
  • Ideal for macro
  • Compatible with Nikon FX mount
  • Aperture range: f/2.8 – f/32
  • Image stabilisation
  • Having introduced the concept of a macro lens with optical image stabilisation, the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens is still at the forefront of its field when it comes to taking high quality, close-up images.The 105 mm f/2.8G Macro Lens is compatible with both FX- and DX-format Nikon digital SLR cameras, providing exceptional imaging across its full focusing range of 0.31 m to infinity. With superior optical construction and Nikon’s incredible Nano Crystal Coat, you can guarantee your photos are captured in stunning detail, clarity and depth.Equipped with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:1, the Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8G will project your subject onto the camera’s image sensor at life size. This allows you to fill a full frame DSLR with an object only 3.5cm long, making this lens ideal for taking shots of insects and flowers.
  • Product codes: 18208021604

What’s better NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens or NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens?

There are obviously a number of differences between NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens and NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £1499 cost of NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens is closer to the expectation you had than the £799 pricep point of NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens and NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas NIKON AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105 mm f/2.8 G IF Macro Lens scores 9.1 out of 10 from 100 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Lenses as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens



Rating:
8.67 out of
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