Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM and Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR .

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Product
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Name Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM 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 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Release Year 2002 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
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 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
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 150 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
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 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Construction 18 elements  /  16 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Focal Length 120-300 mm 105 mm
Zoom Range 180 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 112 mm 83 mm
Length 268 mm 116 mm
Weight 2600 gr 720 gr
Other
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 105 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1134-01 529 HB-38
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A