Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC vs Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC and Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Name | Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC | Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 135mm F2 DC | |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Release Year | 1997 | 1990 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 1394 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
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 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | YesNote. See below for further information |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Motor Type | N/A | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 110 cm | 110 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 55 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
F2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Focal Length | 55-200 mm | 135 mm |
| Zoom Range | 145 mm | 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 |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Length | 87 mm | 120 mm |
| Weight | 310 gr | 815 gr |
Other |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | If you are a Nikon-user, there is a newer version with a built-in autofokusmotor, HSM. |
