The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and the Nikon 105mm F1.4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 105mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro with a length of 98mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 105mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro's 74mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro weighs 460g, which means it is 525g (53%) lighter than the Nikon 105mm F1.4 which has a weight of 985g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon 105mm F1.4 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 105mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and the Nikon 105mm F1.4 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
105mm but while Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Nikon 105mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.