The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S and the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro 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 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S with a length of 86mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S's 73mm 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 Z 35mm F1.8 S weighs 370g, which means it is 90g (19%) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro which has a weight of 460g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S and the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 157.5mm.
