Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art vs Nikon AF Nikkor 135mm f2D DC Detailed Comparison

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art vs Nikon AF Nikkor 135mm f2D DC

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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Nikon 135mm f2D DC

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Reasons to choose Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art over Nikon AF Nikkor 135mm f2D DC

Price	$1,100 vs $1,392	Cheaper by $292
Max Aperture - Wide	1.8 vs 2	faster lens at wide
Length	115 mm vs 120 mm	5 mm shorter
Weather Sealing	Yes vs None	weather sealed

Reasons to choose Nikon AF Nikkor 135mm f2D DC over Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

Weight	815 g vs 1130 g	315 g lighter
Diameter	79 mm vs 91 mm	12 mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread	72 mm vs 82 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM vs Nikon 135mm f2D DC Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM	Nikon 135mm f2D DC
Brand	Sigma	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$1,099.99	$1,391.95
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	135mm	135mm
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	F1.8	F2.0
Min Aperture	F16	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	13	7
Optical Groups	10	6
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.88m	1.1m
Max Magnification	0.2X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Rear
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1130g	815g
Diameter	91mm	79mm
Length	115mm	120mm
Materials	Unknown	metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	82mm	72mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	built-in
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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