Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro vs Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro and Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro.

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Product
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2004 2005
Release Date
MSRP 940 USD 640 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
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 HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
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 Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
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 HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 11 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
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 No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 74 mm
Length 137 mm 95 mm
Weight 895 gr 450 gr
Other
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-03 104 LH620-01
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A