The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 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. Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro with a length of 134mm, is 72mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 Size and Weight 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. Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro weighs 715g, which means it is 265g (27%) lighter than the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 which has a weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
157.5mm .
On the other hand, the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 has a focal range of 50-135mm and 2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75 - 202.5mm .
