Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM vs Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM and Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC .

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Product
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Name Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 135mm F2 DC
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Release Year 2002 1990
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1394 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
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 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 150 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Construction 18 elements  /  16 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Focal Length 120-300 mm 135 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 112 mm 79 mm
Length 268 mm 120 mm
Weight 2600 gr 815 gr
Other
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 105 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU LH1134-01 529 N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A