Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro and Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED.

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Product
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Name Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Release Year 2005 2005
Release Date
MSRP 640 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 31 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Construction 11 elements  /  10 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Focal Length 105 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
145 mm
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 EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 68 mm
Length 95 mm 79 mm
Weight 450 gr 255 gr
Other
Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH620-01 HB-34
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A