Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art vs Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D Detailed Comparison

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art vs Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D

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Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D

Perspective Control Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art over Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D

Price	$1,599 vs $1,977	Cheaper by $378
Focal Length - Tele	105mm vs 85mm	20mm more tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	faster lens at wide
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing

Reasons to choose Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D over Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM	Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D
Brand	Sigma	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$1,599.00	$1,976.95
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	105mm	85mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	black	black
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	F2.8
Min Aperture	F16	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	17	6
Optical Groups	12	5
Special Elements	3 FLD glass elements, 2 SLD glass elements, and 1 aspherical lens element	Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1m	0.39m
Max Magnification	0.12X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	None
Full Time Manual	Yes	N/A
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
DoF Scale	Yes	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	No	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1645g	650g
Diameter	116mm	83mm
Length	132mm	107mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	105mm	77mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HB-22
Tripod Collar	Yes	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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