Zeiss Makro-Planar
T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
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Sigma
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better wide angle 100 mm vs 150 mm
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 More than 30% better wide angle
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.2 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:2 (0.5x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better telephoto 150 mm vs 100 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Cheaper $1,099.00 vs $1,843.00
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 The best price we've seen is $744 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great zoom Help
T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef:1:2 (0.5x)
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f:1:1 (1x)
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
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$879
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 Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
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
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$779
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,599
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF

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

Macro lens

$1,359
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

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

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

Macro lens

$479
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f 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
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 Better wide angle
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

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