Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D vs Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D is lighter by 85g.
| Spec | AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D | 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 105mm | 105mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 1993 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 11 |
| Af motor | none | HSM |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Weight g | 640.0 (lighter) | 725 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 62 |
| Length mm | 111.0 | 126.4 |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Min focus m | 0.9 | 0.312 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Max magnification | n/a | 1.0 |
Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D
Nikon's portrait telephoto with a Defocus Control ring that lets you add spherical aberration in front of or behind the focal plane, introduced in 1993. It uses screw-drive autofocus.
Pros
- Defocus Control ring
- f/2 aperture
- Dense metal build
Cons
- Screw-drive autofocus only
- Defocus control takes practice
- No VR
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