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 OS HSM and the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 127mm. The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro with a length of 98mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro's 74mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro weighs 460g, 36% (266g) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM's weight of 726g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Macro Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Macro Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM and the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro 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 OS HSM is also available in Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
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
Both lenses have the same focal range of 105mm and the fastest aperture of F2.8.