The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D 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 F2.8 EX DG Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D with a length of 75mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D's 70mm 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 Micro-60mm f2.8D weighs 440g, 4% (20g) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro's weight of 460g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Macro Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Macro Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D 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 F2.8 EX DG Macro is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG 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 Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 60mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 90mm.