The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM and the Nikon 135mm f2D DC 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. Nikon 135mm f2D DC is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM with a length of 115mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Nikon 135mm f2D DC's 79mm 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 135mm f2D DC weighs 815g, 27% (315g) lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM's weight of 1130g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon 135mm f2D DC has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 135mm f2D DC:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Nikon 135mm f2D DC has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is also available in the Nikon F (FX) , Canon EF and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm but while Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Nikon 135mm f2D DC's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
