Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro vs Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro and Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Name Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Release Year 2008 2006
Release Date
MSRP 599 USD 1230 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 18 cm 13 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Focal Length 60 mm 8 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 73 mm
Length 89 mm 68 mm
Weight 425 gr 400 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Filter Type Filter Thread Built-in Filter Holder
Filter Diameter 62 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-42 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A