Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro and Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR .

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Product
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Name Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Release Year 2011 2006
Release Date
MSRP 1600 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Construction 19 elements  /  13 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Focal Length 150 mm 105 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 Yes
OS
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 83 mm
Length 150 mm 116 mm
Weight 1150 gr 720 gr
Other
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-05 HB-38
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A