Sigma
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
More zoom 3x vs 1x
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 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 105 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Better telephoto 150 mm vs 105 mm
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 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.3 kg
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 Around 50% 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
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR:Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma OS
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR:Nikon VR

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

Compared to portrait 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
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
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sports lens

$749
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

Sports lens

$799
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR 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
Length Slightly shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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