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Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Compared to the Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED AF-S NIKKOR Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens | Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED AF-S NIKKOR Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2018 | 2016 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/12 | 14/9 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 23.3° | 23° 10' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.4-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 57.9 oz (1640g) | 34.8 oz (985g) |
| Actual Weight | 53.7 oz (1520g) | 34.6 oz (980g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 3.7 oz (105g) | 1.9 oz (55g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 4.4 oz (125g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 61.8 oz (1750g) | 36.5 oz (1035g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 4.56 x 5.18” (115.9 x 131.5mm) | 3.72 x 4.17” (94.5 x 106mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 4.57 x 5.52” (116 x 140.2mm) | 3.75 x 4.52” (95.3 x 114.9mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 5.1” (128.3mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.52” (140.2mm) | 4.52” (114.9mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 5.61 x 2.44” (142.4 x 62.1mm) | 4.39 x 2.41” (111.4 x 61.1mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.19 - 7.19” (182.6 - 182.6mm) | 6.76 - 6.76” (171.6 - 171.6mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 2.04” (51.9mm) | 1.27” (32.2mm) |
| Filter Size | 105mm UV ► CP ► | 82mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | HSM | SWM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 154° | 128° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 39.37” (1000mm) | 39.37” (1000mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 37.17” (944mm) | 36.18” (919mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.12x | 0.13x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / Y | / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH1113-01 Buy ► | Y / HB-79 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Padded Nylon | Y / CL1218 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 105mm = 11.61' | 105mm = 12.0' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 105mm = 3540mm | 105mm = 3657mm |
| Review | Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens | Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED AF-S NIKKOR Lens |
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