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differences

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

Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better telephoto 150 mm vs 60 mm
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2.5x 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 AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Better wide angle 60 mm vs 150 mm
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2.5x better wide angle
Lighter 425 g vs 1.2 kg
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2.8x lighter
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $1,099.00
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The best price we've seen is $600 cheaper (2.2x less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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

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

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

Macro lens

$499

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$899

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$479

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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

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
Nikon Nikkor Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF

Macro lens

$1,359

Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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

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
Zeiss Makro-Planar  T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Macro lens

$1,843

Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Lens

$277

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Weight Slightly lighter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489

Aperture Wider aperture
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$449

Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$569

Min focal length Better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Much less magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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