Sigma
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
DC 135mm f/2D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f goes 2 f-stops narrower
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 135 mm
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 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 2.5x vs 1x
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 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 120 mm vs 135 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly shorter 127 mm vs 269 mm
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 2.1x shorter
Significantly lighter 0.8 kg vs 2.6 kg
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 3.2x lighter
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the DC 135mm f/2D captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Cheaper $1,149.00 vs $2,999.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,850 cheaper (2.6x less)
Slightly smaller diameter 79 mm vs 113 mm
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 More than 30% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Magnification Poor magnification Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f:1:8.6 (0.1x)
DC 135mm f/2D:1:7.1 (0.1x)
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f:120 mm
DC 135mm f/2D:135 mm

Compared to sports 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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Canon-ef vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Significantly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

Sports lens

$4,599
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
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
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

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