The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A and the Nikon 300mm f4D ED-IF 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 300mm f4D ED-IF is the longer of the two lenses at 223mm. The Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a length of 132mm, is 91mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a larger diameter of 116mm compared to the Nikon 300mm f4D ED-IF's 90mm 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 300mm f4D ED-IF weighs 1440g, 12% (205g) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A's weight of 1645g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Nikon 300mm f4D ED-IF has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 300mm f4D ED-IF:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon 300mm f4D ED-IF has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 300mm f4D ED-IF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 300mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 450mm.
