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 and the Venus 105mm F2 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 F1.4 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 132mm. The Venus 105mm F2 with a length of 99mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 116mm compared to the Venus 105mm F2's 76mm 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. Venus 105mm F2 weighs 745g, 54% (900g) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM's weight of 1645g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Venus 105mm F2 has a 67mm 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:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 105mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM and the Venus 105mm F2 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Sigma SA and Sony E mounts.
Venus 105mm F2 is also available in Sony E , Canon EF, Pentax KAF2 and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
105mm but while Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Venus 105mm F2's widest aperture value is
F2.