Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.4

f/2.8

At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f captures much more light, 2 f-stops

Slightly better wide angle

85 mm

105 mm

Around 20% better wide angle

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the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Much more magnification

1:1 (1x)

1:8.6 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 8.5x larger in your photo

Image stabilization

Nikon VR

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Much narrower aperture

f/32

f/16

At its narrowest, the 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR goes 2 f-stops narrower

Slightly better telephoto

105 mm

85 mm

More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Silent focus motor

85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma HSM
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR:	Nikon AF-S

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

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

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

Macro lens

$479

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f*

Low light lens

$1,283

Auto focus

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$779

Slightly lighter

No image stabilization

Auto focus

Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969

Worse image stabilization

Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR