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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Significantly more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:2 (0.5x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Significantly narrower aperture f/45 vs f/32
Help
 At its narrowest, the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef goes 1 f-stop narrower
Cheaper $479.00 vs $1,599.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,120 cheaper (3.3x less)
Slightly lighter 450 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly shorter 95 mm vs 107 mm
Help
 More than 10% shorter
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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
Help
 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Slightly better wide angle 85 mm vs 105 mm
Help
 Around 20% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef:f/45
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D:f/32
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great zoom Help
105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef:1:1 (1x)
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D:1:2 (0.5x)
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
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
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
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
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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef 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
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
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$499
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Min focal length Better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Leica Summarit 75mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 75mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,895
Length Shorter
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Summarit 75mm f/2.5 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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

Macro lens

$527
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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

Lens

$277
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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