Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM and Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR .
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Product |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
Name | Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS 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 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
Release Year | 2008 | 2006 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 560 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Telephoto Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS 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 | 35 cm | 31 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Aperture |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,8-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,8 at 18 mm F5,6 at 125 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 14 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
Focal Length | 18-125 mm | 105 mm |
Zoom Range | 107 mm | 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 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 74 mm | 83 mm |
Length | 88 mm | 116 mm |
Weight | 505 gr | 720 gr |
Other |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH730-02 | HB-38 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |