Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art vs Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art and Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor.

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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Name Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Release Year 2013 1993
Release Date
MSRP 799 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
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 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,3
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Focal Length 18-35 mm 105 mm
Zoom Range 17 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 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 75 mm
Length 121 mm 104 mm
Weight 810 gr 562 gr
Other
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-06 HS14
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Sigma Model A013