Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED 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.
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED | 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/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Af motor | SWM | HSM |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Weight g | 985.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | 105 |
| Length mm | 106.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 94.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 0.12 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED
The AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED is a fast portrait telephoto for Nikon FX cameras with an electromagnetic diaphragm and Nano Crystal Coat, designed for smooth background rendering.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Smooth bokeh
- Nano Crystal Coat
- Sharp
Cons
- Large and heavy (985 g)
- 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