Sigma
105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Much narrower aperture f/45 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef goes 3 f-stops narrower
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 6.5x larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 85 mm vs 105 mm
Help
 Around 20% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

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

$879
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro

Macro lens

$1,099
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Heavier
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
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
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

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