Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art vs Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 2100 Detailed Comparison

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art vs Zeiss Carl Makro-Planar T 2100

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Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100

Macro Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art over Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 2100

Focal Length - Tele	105mm vs 100mm	5mm more tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2	faster lens at wide
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weather Sealing	Yes vs None	weather sealed

Reasons to choose Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 2100 over Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM	Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100
Brand	Sigma	Zeiss
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$1,599.00	$849.00
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Macro Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	105mm	100mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F2.0
Min Aperture	F16	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	17	9
Optical Groups	12	8
Special Elements	3 FLD glass elements, 2 SLD glass elements, and 1 aspherical lens element	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1m	0.44m
Max Magnification	0.12X	0.5X
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	None
Full Time Manual	Yes	N/A
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1645g	680g
Diameter	116mm	76mm
Length	132mm	113mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy	metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	105mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Yes	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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