Sigma
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
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
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly better wide angle 150 mm vs 180 mm
Help
 Around 20% better wide angle
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 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.2 kg
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Slightly better telephoto 180 mm vs 150 mm
Help
 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $749.00 vs $1,099.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $350 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f:150 mm
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:180 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f:$1,099.00
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:$749.00
Weight Light weight Help
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f:1.2 kg
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:0.8 kg

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$739
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
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
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$479
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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

Macro lens

$499
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Sports lens

$999
Min focal length Better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Sports lens

$1,197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$6,799
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Much more expensive
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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