Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro vs Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro and Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC .

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Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Name Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 135mm F2 DC
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Release Year 2005 1990
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1394 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Lens Type Superzoom
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Focal Length 28-300 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 79 mm
Length 86 mm 120 mm
Weight 490 gr 815 gr
Other
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU LH680-01 789 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A