Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D vs Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D | 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 105mm | 105mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1993 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 12 |
| Af motor | none | HSM |
| Elements | 6 | 17 |
| Weight g | 640.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | 105 |
| Length mm | 111.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.9 (closer focusing) | 1.0 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.12 |
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/1.4 DG HSM Art
A huge, fast portrait telephoto prime for full-frame DSLRs with a 105mm front filter thread. It has HSM autofocus and no optical stabilization.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture at 105mm
- HSM autofocus
- Strong sharpness
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Very large
- 105mm filters are large
- No stabilization