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Zeiss 100mm f/1.4 Otus Lens Compared to the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
| Specifications | Zeiss 100mm f/1.4 Otus Lens | Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2019 | 2018 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 14/11 | 17/12 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 24° | 23.3° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 20° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 14° | |
| 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 | 49.6 oz (1405g) | 57.9 oz (1640g) |
| Actual Weight | 47.5 oz (1345g) | 53.7 oz (1520g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 3.4 oz (95g) | 3.7 oz (105g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 4.4 oz (125g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 50.8 oz (1440g) | 61.8 oz (1750g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.98 x 5.08” (101 x 129mm) | 4.56 x 5.18” (115.9 x 131.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.96 x 5.37” (101 x 136.4mm) | 4.57 x 5.52” (116.1 x 140.2mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 5.1” (128.3mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.37” (136.4mm) | 5.52” (140.2mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.19 x 2.24” (106.3 x 57mm) | 5.61 x 2.44” (142.4 x 62.1mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.28 - 7.28” (185 - 185mm) | 7.19 - 7.19” (182.6 - 182.6mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.18” (30mm) | 2.04” (51.9mm) |
| Filter Size | 86mm UV ► CP ► | 105mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | HSM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 315° | 154° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Engraved | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 39.37” (1000mm) | 39.37” (1000mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 39.09” (993mm) | 37.17” (944mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.12x | 0.12x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | / | Y / Y |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / 2246-664 Buy ► | Y / LH1113-01 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 100mm = 11.42' | 105mm = 11.61' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 100mm = 3480mm | 105mm = 3540mm |
| Review | Zeiss 100mm f/1.4 Otus Lens | Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens |
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