The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S and the Sigma 105mm 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. Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM with a length of 127mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM's 78mm 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 105mm F2.8 VR S weighs 630g, which means it is 96g (13%) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM which has a weight of 726g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S and the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM 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 105mm F2.8 VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is also available in Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
105mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.