Sigma
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
DC 105mm f/2D

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 1:7.7 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 7.5x 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
Better telephoto 150 mm vs 105 mm
Help
 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 DC 105mm f/2D
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the DC 105mm f/2D captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better wide angle 105 mm vs 150 mm
Help
 30% better wide angle
Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1.2 kg
Help
 Around 50% lighter
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
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 DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
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 DC 105mm f/2D
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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

Macro lens

$499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$1,843
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

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

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor DC 105mm 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
Lowest price More expensive
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 105mm 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 More expensive
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

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