Sigma
105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest, the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly better wide angle 85 mm vs 105 mm
Help
 Around 20% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$489
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

discussion Which do you think is better?

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