Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC .

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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Name Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 135mm F2 DC
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Release Year 2009 1990
Release Date
MSRP 750 USD 1394 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
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 Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Construction 18 elements  /  14 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Focal Length 18-250 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 232 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 79 mm
Length 101 mm 120 mm
Weight 630 gr 815 gr
Other
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A