{"id":51511,"date":"2024-08-04T08:54:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T07:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=51511"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:30:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:30:07","slug":"review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Nikon 105mm 2.0 AF DC-Nikkor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51528\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51528\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Sony_A7rII_title.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Sony_A7rII_title.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Sony_A7rII_title-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Sony_A7rII_title-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF 105mm 2.0 D DC via adapter on Sony A7rII<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the beginning of the 1990s Nikon released two special portrait lenses featuring a &#8220;Defocus Control&#8221; mechanism, which allows you to make the bokeh smoother or harsher. This Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC is the shorter of the two DC lenses and In this review I will tell you how it works and if it is actually useful.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51726\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51726\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51726\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_2_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_2_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_2_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_2_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51726\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51972\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51972\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_13_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_13_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_13_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_13_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51725\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51725\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51725\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_1_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_1_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_1_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_1_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51993\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51993\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_18_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_18_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_18_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_18_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52037\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52037\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_31_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_31_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_31_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_31_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51970\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51970\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_11_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_11_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_11_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_11_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51996\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51996\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51996\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_22_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_22_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_22_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_22_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkme8\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>Specifications \/ Version History<\/h2>\n<p>Nikon has a long history of making 105mm lenses, but this is the only one with a maximum aperture of f\/2.0. Unlike the 135mm 2.0 DC it was only available as AF-D lens. Its full specifications are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 79 mm<\/li>\n<li>Length: 111 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 625g (measured)<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 23.2\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 72 mm<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 9 (rounded)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 6\/6 + rear protection filter<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51512\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_diagram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"152\"><\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 0.9 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:7.3 (measured)<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Nikon F<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>buy from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=nikon+af+105mm+2.0+dc&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_odkw=Nikon+af-s+105mm+1.4&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=nikon+105mm+2.0+dc&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/42ISr5G\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) starting at <strong>$550<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Disclosure<\/h2>\n<p>This Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC was kindly provided free of charge by one of our readers for review purposes. Thanks a lot!<\/p>\n<h2>History<\/h2>\n<p>Nikon does not have a history page specifically dedicated to this Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC, but there is one covering its longer brother, the Nikon AF-D 135mm 2.0 DC. As they both feature the defocus control I think it is still worth to have a look at its article: <a href=\"https:\/\/imaging.nikon.com\/imaging\/information\/story\/0032\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nikkor &#8211; The Thousand and One Nights &#8211; No. 32: Nikon AF-D 135mm 2.0 DC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51525\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51525\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_FM2n.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_FM2n.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_FM2n-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_FM2n-768x460.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF 105mm 2.0 D DC on Nikon FM2n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bokeh, at least to some degree, is a subjective matter. You also cannot have both at the same time: a very smooth background and a very smooth foreground bokeh.<\/p>\n<p>Because of that, Nikon&#8217;s engineers came up with the idea of creating a lens where the photographer can easily adjust the bokeh rendering to match his taste and\/or the scene at hand. This is what the &#8220;Defocus Control&#8221; allows you to do.<\/p>\n<p>Both these DC lenses have been expensive special purpose lenses when they were released, so not that many have been made &#8211; around 47.000 of the 135mm 2.0 and 34.000 of this 105mm 2.0.<\/p>\n<h2>Handling \/ Build Quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51522\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51522\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF 105mm 2.0 D DC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The general build quality matches the other higher end AF-D lenses like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\">Nikon AF-D 28mm 1.4<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The focus ring rotates about 90\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance of 0.90 m to infinity. The manual focus experience is nicer compared to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a> as here there is no slack when changing the direction of rotation.<\/p>\n<p>The aperture ring is situated towards the rear of the lens and features equidistantly spaced full-stop click stops. As is typical for Nikon&#8217;s lenses it has more of a short throw.<\/p>\n<p>The rear element is interestingly just a flat protection filter and not an actual part of the optical design. This might be the reason these DC lenses do not suck in nearly as much dust as the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51526\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51526\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51526\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_MA-Switch.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_MA-Switch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_MA-Switch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_MA-Switch-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">M\/A switch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is also the AF\/MF ring-switch, to detach the focus ring from the helicoid when using an AF camera. These ring switches are prone to breaking though, so better treat them carefully.<\/p>\n<p>The outer casing of the lens seems to be made from mainly metal and a few high quality polycarbonate parts, markings are engraved and filled with paint.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51524\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51524\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Defocus_Control_Ring.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Defocus_Control_Ring.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Defocus_Control_Ring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Defocus_Control_Ring-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">defocus control ring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Between lens hood and focus ring you can find the Defocus Control ring. Similar to the AF\/MF ring-switch you have to hold down that little button to change its setting. It has click stops at all the markings.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51527\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51527\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Sony_A7rII_hood.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Sony_A7rII_hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Sony_A7rII_hood-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Sony_A7rII_hood-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF 105mm 2.0 D DC with hood extended<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The front element is already deeply recessed but there is also an extendable hood. I greatly prefer this design over that <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4&#8217;s<\/a> screw-in hood which is super bulky, cannot be mounted reversed for transport and scratches\/bends easily.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51523\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51523\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51523\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison_85mm_1.4_180mm_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison_85mm_1.4_180mm_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison_85mm_1.4_180mm_2.8-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison_85mm_1.4_180mm_2.8-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF 85mm 1.4 D | Nikon AF 105mm 2.0 DC | Nikon AF 180mm 2.8 D<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At first sight this lens looks noticeably bigger than the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a>, but this is not the whole story, as this 105mm features that built-in retractable hood. If we add the hood to the 85mm, they are very similar in size.<\/p>\n<p>This AF lens relies on a motor in camera for the auto focus to operate and not all Nikon SLRs support this. The Nikon FTZ adapters also don&#8217;t, so on Z-mount cameras this will be a manual focus lens.<\/p>\n<p>Sony users can make use of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-monster-la-fe1-and-la-fe2-af-adapter-nikon-f-to-sony-e\/\">Monster LA-FE2 adapter<\/a> though, which will allow the autofocus to work on Sony E-mount cameras.<\/p>\n<h2>Defocus Control<\/h2>\n<p>Probably the main attractrion of this lens is the &#8220;Defocus Control&#8221;. But what is it and how does it work?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51524\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51524\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Defocus_Control_Ring.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Defocus_Control_Ring.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Defocus_Control_Ring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Defocus_Control_Ring-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">defocus control ring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to the focus and aperture rings this lens features an additional &#8220;Defocus Image Control&#8221; ring. By turning this ring you change the position of the second lens group as is highlighted in the following diagram:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52008\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52008\" style=\"width: 524px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52008\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Niikon_AF_135mm_2.0_DC_group.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Niikon_AF_135mm_2.0_DC_group.png 524w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Niikon_AF_135mm_2.0_DC_group-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52008\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF 135mm 2.0 DC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The diagram is that of the Nikon AF 135mm 2.0 DC, but they work the same in that regard.<\/p>\n<p>Changing the position of that lens group leads to either an overcorrection (&#8220;F&#8221;) or undercorrection (&#8220;R&#8221;) of the spherical aberration. I already reviewed one other lens with that feature: the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ms-optics-aporis-135mm-2-4-fluorit-mc\/\">MS-Optics 135mm 2.4 Aporis<\/a>. Its mechanics are cruder, but it functions just the same.<\/p>\n<p>You can see the ring has markings (and click stops) that correlate with the aperture stops from f\/2.0 to f\/5.6. Now the general idea of these markings are: as long as the number of the DC ring setting matches or is smaller than your aperture stop, there will not be a real impact on the image quality in the focal plane.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you are shooting at f\/2.0 you can set the DC ring to R2 for a slightly smoother background bokeh without hurting the sharpness in the focal plane. If you decide to set the DC ring to f\/4.0 you will encounter a massive loss of image quality in the focal plane though.<\/p>\n<p>To better understand this feature I prepared the following crops. The first set is the focal plane in the center of the frame. The second set is a crop from the out of focus background.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-69894\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">F<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">F5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">F4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">F2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">F2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-8\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-9\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-10\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-69894\"><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51681\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51685\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51684\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51682\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-51719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_F2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51717\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Zero.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Zero.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Zero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Zero-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51716\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51693\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51695\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51696\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-10\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51692\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>From this series you can see that when the lens is set to f\/2.0, the F2 and R2 settings are good to use, but beyond that the focal plane becomes really soft.<\/p>\n<p>Also keep in mind: whenever you change the setting on the DC ring you need to refocus.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-27278\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">F<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">F5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">F4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">F2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">F2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-8\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-9\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-10\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-27278\"><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51667\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51671\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51670\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_F4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51669\" 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https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51675\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51676\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-10\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51672\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Bokeh_R-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>When the spherical aberration is undercorrected the background gets smoother and the foreground harsher. When overcorrecting it, it is the other way round. We are only having a look at the background bokeh here though.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to the neutral setting R2 does yield smoother bokeh, but the effect is very subtle. We did see that this setting hardly has any negative effect on the focal plane though, so this is actually the setting I used most.<\/p>\n<p>I also see some use for the combination of f\/2.0 and R2.8. The focal plane gets softer, but for portraits this isn&#8217;t necessarily a bad thing and this setting actually has a notable positive effect on the rendering of the backgorund bokeh.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-66410\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-66410\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51965\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51964\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51966\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison2_2.0_R4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I also found that at longer focus distances (like in the sample above) the effect of a different DC setting mainly has a negative impact on the resolution and contrast in the focal plane, whereas not much about the bokeh actually changes.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s talk about the elephant in the room: how useful is the DC feature? Generally being able to adjust the bokeh rendering to your liking is a nice option to have, but there is no free lunch: either the effect is very subtle or you will loose a significant amount of clarity in the focal plane. Keeping track of the setting of the DC ring in the field is also something else you need to watch out for, that may get in the way.<\/p>\n<p>So at the end of the day, I think this is mainly something for the tinkerers among you. Personally, I decided to keep the defocus setting at R2. That has a subtle yet positive effect on the background bokeh without any notable disadvantages.<\/p>\n<p><em>Most of the testing was done with the lens set to its neutral\/zero position. Whenever I used another setting on the DC ring you will find that information under the corresponding picture.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Vignetting<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Light falloff<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51666\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vignetting_Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vignetting_Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vignetting_Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-147\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-147\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.9 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.2 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.6 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/5.6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.4 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/8.0 - f\/16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.2 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-147 from cache -->\n<p>The vignetting figures of this Nikon 105mm 2.0 DC are very similar to other lenses in its class. At shared apertures the differences compared to the Nikon AF-S 105mm 1.4E and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller\/\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai<\/a> never amount to more than 0.3 EV, which is another way of saying these differences don&#8217;t really matter.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51665\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51665\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51665\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Vig_Graph.png\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Vig_Graph.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Vig_Graph-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Vig_Graph-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_105mm_2.0_DC_Vig_Graph-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Optical vignetting<\/h3>\n<p>Fast lenses usually show a noticeable amount of optical vignetting, especially so the compact ones. Without going too much into technical details optical vignetting leads to the truncation of light circles towards the borders of the frame.<br \/>\nIn the center of the frame almost every lens will render a perfect circle, but only lenses with very low optical vignetting will keep this shape in the corners.<br \/>\nSo in the following comparison we move from the center (left) to the extreme corner (right) and see how the shape of the light circle changes.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-27061\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">105mm 2.0 @f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">105mm 2.0 @f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">105mm 2.0 @f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-27061\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51689\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_2.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_2.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51690\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_2.8-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_2.8-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51691\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_4.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Opt_Vig_4.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | 1.2 m focus distance<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC shows a comparably low amount of optical vignetting. Despite f\/2.0 being its maximum aperture, it has less optical vignetting than the much bigger and faster Nikon AF-S 105mm 1.4E stopped down to f\/2.0. Already by f\/2.8 the optical vignetting is mostly gone, the same can not be said about either the Nikon AF-S 105mm 1.4 or the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller\/\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Sharpness<\/h2>\n<h3>Focus shift<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-87800\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-87800\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51686\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51687\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51688\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Focus_Shift_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">50% crops, Sony A7rII<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I do see a tiny bit of focus shift between f\/2.0 and f\/2.8, but not enough to worry about, especially when using a lower resolution camera or even film.<\/p>\n<p>We do see a rather high amount of bokeh fringing here though, typical for Nikon&#8217;s fast lenses of that era.<\/p>\n<h3>Infinity (42mp Sony A7rII)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51713\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"1649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2-146x300.jpg 146w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2-621x1280.jpg 621w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2-768x1583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_R2-745x1536.jpg 745w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51701\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51701\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51701\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_infinity_11.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_infinity_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_infinity_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_infinity_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I don&#8217;t think this lens had been designed with infinity shooting at wider apertures in mind.<\/p>\n<p>At f\/2.0 we see some purple fringing everywhere in the frame and traces of it are still visible at f\/2.8. Except for the corners the resolution is pretty good also at these wider apertures though. By f\/5.6 the image quality is very good everywhere in the frame and I wouldn&#8217;t mind using this lens for demanding applications here.<\/p>\n<p>In my tests the newer Nikon AF-S 105mm 1.4E performed better at wider apertures, but the corners needed stopping down to f\/11 to look actually good. The old <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller\/\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai<\/a> shows more purple fringing and also better be stopped down to f\/11 for very good across frame performance. In that context this 105mm 2.0 DC doesn&#8217;t look that bad.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Portrait 2<\/b><b>.6 m (42mp Sony A7rII)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>For portraiture it isn&#8217;t so important how flat the field is, it is more interesting to see what the sharpness is like when focused at different parts of the frame to take field curvature out of the equation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20406\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20406\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png 3000w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-800x533.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">positions of crops in the frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We will be looking at 100% crops from the 42mp Sony A7rII.<\/p>\n<p><strong>f\/2.0 &lt;&#8212;&gt; f\/2.8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-48064\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">center<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">inner midframe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">outer midframe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-48064\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51702\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_center.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_center.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_center-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_center-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51703\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_imid.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_imid.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_imid-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_imid-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51704\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_omid.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_omid.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_omid-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_portrait_2.5m_omid-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | 100% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC is not perfecly color corrected at f\/2.0 and also a bit soft, but astigmatism is low, that makes it easier to focus. Stopped down to f\/2.8 it shows a good performance everywhere in the frame.<\/p>\n<p>At these distance not only the Nikon AF-S 105mm 1.4E shows an impressive performance &#8211; looking better at f\/1.4 than this lens at f\/2.0 &#8211; but also the old <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller\/\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai<\/a>, as it arguably looks better at f\/2.5 than this DC lens stopped down to f\/2.8.<\/p>\n<h3><em>Close 0.9 m, 1:7.3 (42mp Sony A7rII)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-97086\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-97086\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51697\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51698\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51699\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51700\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sharpness_Close_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | 100% crops<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The maximum magnification of 1:7.3 is typical for a short portrait tele and similar to the Nikon AF-S 105mm 1.4E and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller\/\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The lens is a bit soft at f\/2.0 and we still see slight color aberrations at f\/2.8. From f\/4.0 the image quality is really good. Here the 105mm 2.0 DC sits inbetween the AF-S 105mm 1.4E (great from f\/2.8) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller\/\">105mm 2.5 Ai<\/a> (very good from f\/5.6).<\/p>\n<h2>Flare resistance<\/h2>\n<p>Fast short tele lenses rarely do well in this category. The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a> for example was pretty bad and it is actually a few years younger than this 105mm 2.0 DC.<\/p>\n<p>What this lens has going for it is that the front element is deeply recessed and on top of that we have an easy to use extendable hood. Is that enough to make a difference?<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-8-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-27655\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-8-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-27655\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane8-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51931\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51932\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51933\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51934\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_2.0_Pos4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At the maximum aperture with a strong light source in the frame it is easy to encounter all kinds of ghosts. With the sun just outside the frame also a big veiling flare can appear. I tried if extending the hood can eliminate those flares, but that isn&#8217;t really the case.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-9-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-33664\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-9-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-33664\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane9-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51935\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51936\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51937\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51938\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Flare_11_Pos4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/11<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stopped down the ghosts become even more obvious.<\/p>\n<p>In the field I found this 105mm 2.0 to perform a bit better than the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a>, but the performance still ain&#8217;t great.<\/p>\n<h2>Coma<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-10-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-19562\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-10-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-19562\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane10-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51678\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51679\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51680\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Coma_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from extreme corner, focused on center, Sony A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t think astrophotography is a typical application for this lens, but a very high amount of coma can still easily ruin blue hour or nightly cityscapes. At f\/2.0 we see some Coma, at f\/2.8 very little and from f\/4.0 none at all. The 25 years younger Nikon AF-S 105mm 1.4E shows a similar performance at shared apertures, so this is actually not bad.<\/p>\n<h2>Distortion<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51961\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51961\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF_105mm_2.0_DC_Distortion_uncorrected.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF_105mm_2.0_DC_Distortion_uncorrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF_105mm_2.0_DC_Distortion_uncorrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF_105mm_2.0_DC_Distortion_uncorrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC does not have any field relevant distortion. Lightroom does have a correction profile, but I don&#8217;t see what it could be needed for.<\/p>\n<h2>Bokeh<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51727\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51727\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51727\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_3_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_3_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_3_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_3_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC has actually been designed with the performance in this category in mind. When it comes to the evaluation of the performance here the Defocus Control adds another variable that makes things more complicated though.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51849\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51849\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_8_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_8_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_8_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_8_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51976\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51976\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_17_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_17_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_17_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_17_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52030\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52030\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_24_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_24_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_24_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_24_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52033\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52033\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_27_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_27_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_27_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_27_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Generally I found this lens to create a pleasing bokeh, already with a neutral defocus setting. I often used th R2 setting for slightly smoother backgrounds and sometimes I also used the R2.8 setting, but in that case the focal plane already looses a bit of clarity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51730\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51730\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_6_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_6_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_6_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_6_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51969\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51969\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_10_2.0_R2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_10_2.0_R2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_10_2.0_R2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_10_2.0_R2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Looking at the sample with the foliage above we see the limitations of an f\/2.0 lens though. This is a scene where I think the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a> would have created a more pleasing background and I know the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a> would definitely have.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51729\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51729\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51729\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_5_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_5_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_5_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_5_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52036\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52036\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_30_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_30_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_30_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_30_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-11-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-46163\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">R4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-11-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-46163\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane11-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51962\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison1_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison1_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison1_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison1_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51963\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison1_2.0_R4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison1_2.0_R4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison1_2.0_R4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Comparison1_2.0_R4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At longer focus distances I added another sample with two different DC settings. I don&#8217;t think the R4 setting led to a noticeably smoother background, yet the loss of contrast is imminent.<\/p>\n<p>Ignoring the Defocus Control I think the bokeh rendering is very typical for Nikon&#8217;s lenses of the late 80s and 90s. Not super smooth as the most recent lenses but still more appealing than many of the fast lenses of previous generations. Personally I really quite like its bokeh. More than I thought I would and maybe also more than that of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Sunstars<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-12-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-18991\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-12-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-18991\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane12-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51705\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51706\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51707\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51708\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51709\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51710\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_11.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51711\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_16.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sunstars_16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This 105mm 2.0 DC features an aperture diaphragm made of 9 rounded aperture blades. Similar to all the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a> samples I tried, the alignment of the blades isn&#8217;t perfect, so we cannot create distinct sunstars at any aperture. As this is a portrait lens by design I am happy Nikon chose to go with rounded blades nevertheless.<br \/>\nIf you want to know more about sunstar rendering of different lenses have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chromatic aberration<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Lateral<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The amount of lateral CA is very low, so they are nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Longitudinal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-13-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-14804\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane13-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane13-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane13-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-13-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-14804\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane13-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51939\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane13-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51940\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane13-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51941\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_BF_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><i>Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | 50% crops<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you already read one of my other reviews of a fast Nikon lens you probably already know how this will play out: this lens produces strong longitudinal CA at the maximum aperture. Stopping down to f\/2.8 is also not enough to get rid of them and even by f\/4.0 we still see traces of outlining.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-14-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-92413\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-14-review-nikon-105mm-2-0-af-dc-nikkor-92413\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane14-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51942\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_2.0_50.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_2.0_50.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_2.0_50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_2.0_50-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51943\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51944\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_loCA_PF_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><i>Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | 50% crops<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to purple fringing the situation is a bit better, as this is mainly an issue at f\/2.0 and stopping down to f\/2.8 is already sufficient to get rid of it.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">defocus control feature<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">good sharpness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">very low distortion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">build quality and handling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>coma correction<\/li>\n<li>vignetting<\/li>\n<li>size\/weight<\/li>\n<li>flare resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">longitudinal CA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Looking at the table above, you probably already get the idea that this is a well balanced lens. Actually, there are no really outstanding flaws. The longitudinal CA are on a higher level &#8211; as is typical for Nikon&#8217;s fast lenses from that era &#8211; and, as is the case for pretty much all the fast portrait tele lenses, there are some issues with lens flares as well.<\/p>\n<p>The Defocus Control, I am not sure it is for everyone though. It is one more thing to watch out for and I am not entirely sure it makes enough of a difference for that. On the other hand you can choose between a smoother modern and a harsher &#8220;vintage&#8221; rendering without changing and carrying several lenses. I also strongly doubt we will ever be seeing new lenses with this feature from Nikon again, so this coupled with the low production numbers may also make them desirable as collector&#8217;s items.<\/p>\n<p>And if you are thinking of getting a fast Nikon F-mount portrait tele to use on your manual focus analogue camera, I also found this one easier to focus manually compared to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a>, despite the shorter throw of the focus ring.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I did enjoy using this Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC way more than I thought I would. Back in the day I always thought it was too expensive, quirky and slow compared to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Nikon AF-D 85mm 1.4<\/a>. But now that I have used both of them, I think I actually like this one more.<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=nikon+af+105mm+2.0+dc&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_odkw=Nikon+af-s+105mm+1.4&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=nikon+105mm+2.0+dc&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/42ISr5G\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) starting at <strong>$550<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>Nikon made two DC lenses, this one and the slightly longer Nikon AF 135mm 2.0 DC. I haven&#8217;t used the 135mm yet, so I cannot tell you how they compare in detail. The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ms-optics-aporis-135mm-2-4-fluorit-mc\/\">MS-Optics 135mm 2.4 Aporis<\/a> also features a similar mechanism, but it is a rare and expensive lens.<\/p>\n<p>There are of course plenty of portrait lenses in the 85-135mm range without a defocus control. You can find a few examples of those in our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-to-portrait-lenses-sony-a7-series\/\">Guide to 85-135mm portrait lenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51728\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51728\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51728\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_4_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_4_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_4_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_4_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51973\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51973\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51973\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_14_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_14_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_14_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_14_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51968\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51968\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_9_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_9_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_9_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_9_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51974\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51974\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_15_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_15_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_15_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_15_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51975\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51975\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_16_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_16_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_16_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_16_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51994\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51994\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_19_2.8_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_19_2.8_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_19_2.8_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_19_2.8_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.8 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52034\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52034\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_28_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_28_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_28_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_28_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52035\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52035\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_29_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_29_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_29_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_29_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52032\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52032\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_26_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_26_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_26_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_26_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52031\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52031\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_25_2.0_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-d 105mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_25_2.0_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_25_2.0_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-D_105mm_2.0_DC_Sample_25_2.0_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-D 105mm 2.0 DC | f\/2.0 | R2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkme8\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lenses\/all-lens-reviews\/\">All Lens Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-20mm-1-8g\/\">Review: Nikon AF-S 20mm 1.8G<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-135mm-2-0l\/\">Review: Canon EF 135mm 2.0L USM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/bokeh-explained\/\">Bokeh Explained<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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This helps support the creation of future content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction At the beginning of the 1990s Nikon released two special portrait lenses featuring a &#8220;Defocus Control&#8221; mechanism, which allows you to make the bokeh smoother or harsher. 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