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Reasons to consider the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Better telephoto 150 mm vs 105 mm
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More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Sigma OS
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Less risk of blur
Better wide angle 105 mm vs 150 mm
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30% better wide angle
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.2 kg
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Around 40% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Learn more about
the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR:Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f:Sigma OS
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR:Nikon VR
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

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

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

Macro lens

$479

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549

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

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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

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

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f.

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR.

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