The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF and the Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM 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. Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 204mm. The Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF with a length of 144mm, is 60mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF's 79mm 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. Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF weighs 760g, which means it is 880g (53%) lighter than the Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM which has a weight of 1640g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has a 86mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF:
And these are the 86mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 180mm f2.8D ED-IF and the Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM 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 APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is also available in Canon EF , Sigma SA and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
180mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.