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

$479
105 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
1:1 (1x) Macro


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 28 users at B&H Photo Video

"I use this lens primarily for macro photography and I am very happy for buying this lens. This lens produces absolutely crisp macro images."

"It is easy to handle and user friendly."

"THE ONLY NEGATIVE AT THIS POINT IS EXPERIENCE SOME DIFFICULTY ATTACHING THE LENS TO MY NIKON D90 CAMERA"

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
19.4°
105mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
12.8°
160mm
35mm equivalent focal length

The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	High max f/stop
	f/32

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX macro lenses

	Not a tilt-shift
	Regular images

General

	Min focal length	105 mm
	Max focal length	105 mm
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:1 (1x)	unique
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	95 mm
	Diameter	74 mm
	Filter size	58 mm
	Weight	450 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	19.5°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	19.5°
	Wide vertical	13°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	13°
	Wide diagonal	23.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	23.3°
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	12.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	12.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	8.6°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	8.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	15.4°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	15.4°	above average

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Capt Mott

(0:27 PM, June 07, 2013)

Send it to Sigma to have it re chipped. Cost me £35 2 years ago, so not sure about the price now!

Van

(11:14 PM, March 02, 2013)

This lens is not recognized on the Nikon D5100. Is there some way to make it work?

MCRIBSBABBYABUAYYYAYA

(0:43 AM, January 13, 2013)

turn it on then attach it

Anne

(1:36 PM, December 08, 2012)

I can't even get the Nikon D 7000 to turn on when this lens is attached. Am I doing something wrong?

Sinan

(4:57 AM, May 18, 2011)

Thank you, Lenshero.

lenshero

(2:04 PM, May 06, 2011)

Hi Sinan,
according to Sigma this lens lacks a focus motor, their website says "*Nikon Mount: NO built in motor lens".

The Nikon D7000 has a built in focus motor, so it will definitely autofocus with this lens. Other Nikon DSLRs like the Nikon D5100 and Nikon D3100 lack a focus motor, so they will not autofocus with this lens.

I think you're asking an even more specific question, will this lens autofocus with the Nikon D7000 in video mode? From what I've read it might not, this
thread at flickr points out that some Sigma and Tamron lenses do not autofocus in video mode with the D7000, even though they have a built in focus motor.

You might have to ask Sigma to be sure!

Sinan

(4:02 AM, May 06, 2011)

I've heard this lens isn't not functional on AutoFocus with D7000 (lack of motor) specially with video mode. input?
Thanks

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

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The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

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The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX macro lenses

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General

Aperture

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Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

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