Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC vs Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC and Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Name | Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC | Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 135mm F2 DC | |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Release Year | 1997 | 1990 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 1394 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
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 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
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 | 110 cm | 110 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Maximum Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 55 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
F2 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Focal Length | 55-200 mm | 135 mm |
Zoom Range | 145 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 71 mm | 79 mm |
Length | 87 mm | 120 mm |
Weight | 310 gr | 815 gr |
Other |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | If you are a Nikon-user, there is a newer version with a built-in autofokusmotor, HSM. |