Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro vs Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro is lighter by 235g.
- Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro goes wider (100mm vs 105mm).
- Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro reaches further (105mm vs 100mm).
| Spec | 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro | AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Tokina |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 105mm | 100mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Af motor | HSM | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Weight g | 725 | 490 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 62 | 55 |
| Length mm | 126.4 | 95.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.3 | 74.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.312 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
A stabilized 1:1 macro for full-frame DSLRs that works equally well as a portrait lens. It weighs about 725 g and has a 62mm filter size.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Optical stabilization
- HSM autofocus
- 62mm filters
Cons
- Older EX design
- Heavier than non-stabilized macro lenses
Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro
A 100mm macro lens that reaches 1:1 at 0.3 m. It weighs about 490 g, takes 55mm filters and has a 9-bladed aperture.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Light at about 490 g
- 55mm filters
- Rounded aperture blades
Cons
- No stabilization
- Body-driven autofocus on Nikon