Sigma
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
DC 135mm 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 1:7.1 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 7x 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 telephoto 150 mm vs 135 mm
Help
 More than 10% 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 135mm f/2D
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the DC 135mm f/2D captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.2 kg
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Slightly better wide angle 135 mm vs 150 mm
Help
 10% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

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
DC 135mm f/2D:135 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
DC 135mm f/2D:$1,149.00
Weight Light weight Help
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f:1.2 kg
DC 135mm f/2D:0.8 kg

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

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

$899
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 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
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 DC 135mm 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 135mm f/2D
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 DC 135mm 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 135mm f/2D
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm 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 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
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
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
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
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

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
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
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

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