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title: "Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera"
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# 105mm fixed focal length Quiet Hyper Sonic Motor AF Splash-proof durable design Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera

**Brand:** sigma
**Price:** $1955
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## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your macro game with Sigma’s sharp, stable, and splash-proof 105mm lens!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera by sigma
- **How much does it cost?** $1955 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sigma enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sigma brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Built for the Field:** Splash-proof construction and a rounded 9-blade diaphragm create beautiful bokeh in any environment.
- • **Flawless Image Quality:** Special Low Dispersion glass and Super Multi-Layer Coating minimize aberrations, flare, and ghosting.
- • **Steady Shots, Anywhere:** Optical Stabilizer delivers up to 4 stops of shake correction for sharp handheld macro photography.
- • **Crystal-Clear Macro Mastery:** Achieve stunning 1:1 life-size close-ups with a minimum focusing distance of just 12.3 inches.
- • **Precision Autofocus, Silently:** Hyper Sonic Motor ensures fast, whisper-quiet autofocus with full-time manual override.

## Overview

The Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR cameras is a professional-grade fixed focal length lens designed for full-frame and APS-C sensors. It offers true 1:1 macro magnification at a close 12.3-inch working distance, enhanced by Optical Stabilizer technology for steady handheld shooting. Featuring advanced optics including Special Low Dispersion glass and a Super Multi-Layer Coating, it delivers high contrast, minimal distortion, and beautiful bokeh from its rounded 9-blade diaphragm. The lens is equipped with a fast, quiet Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus system with full-time manual focus override and a splash-proof design, making it ideal for demanding close-up photography in diverse conditions.

## Description

Product Description The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras offers advanced performance of close-up photography. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) system enables handheld close-up photography. A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens and one high refractive index SLD lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberration and distortion. A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical path to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberration and provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 Macro.The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, providing high contrast images. It is also possible to use this lens with Sigma's APO TELE CONVERTERS. The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed autofocus as well as full-time manual focus capability. This lens features a splash proof design for use in harsh conditions and a rounded 9 blade diaphragm creating an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of the image. From the Manufacturer High performance, large aperture medium telephoto macro lens with OS (Optical Stabilizer).High performance, large aperture medium telephoto macro lens with OS (Optical Stabilizer). SLD glass provides good control of aberration and the floating inner focus system ensures high rendering throughout the focusing range. By using Sigma's APO Tele Converter, it is possible to take photos at greater than 1:1 magnification. HSM ensures a quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus override. This lens has a rounded 9 blades diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas.Large aperture medium telephoto macro lensThis medium telephoto macro lens allows you to maintain an appropriate distance from subjects while still getting close up photos. Since the working distance at its closest focusing position is 142mm, shadows of the lens and camera will not affect photography making it suitable for taking photos of subjects, such as flowers, under natural lighting conditions. In comparison to the Sigma 50mm and 70mm macro lenses, the main subjects can be defined with perfectly smooth and blurred backgrounds. No Super Multi-Layer Coating (left). With Super Multi-Layer Coating (right). High rendering performanceThe lens power layout produces excellent optical performance. High refractive index SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass corrects chromatic aberration, spherical aberration and field curvature. It ensures high rendering performance at all shooting distances. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, maintaining quality images with high contrast. No Optical Stabilizer (top). With Optical Stabilizer (bottom). Handheld photography with easeSigma's OS (Optical Stabilizer) system offers effective correction of approximately 4 stops. As the stabilization effect is visible through the viewfinder, it aids composition and accurate focusing.* The OS effectiveness will gradually decrease as the shooting distance becomes shorter.Floating inner focusingThis lens incorporates floating inner focusing which moves two lens groups separately. This minimizes aberrations which occur as shooting distance changes, and enables stable rendering of the image from infinity to 1:1 magnification. This also corrects image distortion, especially when taking close-up pictures. Since focusing does not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use. Hyper Sonic Motor Quiet and speedy AFHSM indicates lenses equipped with a Hyper Sonic Motor, driven by ultrasonic waves. HSM provides quiet and high speed AF. It is also possible to use full-time manual focus, even if the lens is set to autofocus.Rounded 9 blades diaphragmThis lens has a rounded 9 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas. This also creates smooth, rounded out of focus highlights when taking photos which have a strong light source in the background such as lights shining on the surface of water.Lens ConstructionIn a conventional lens, focusing requires an extension of the entire lens or the front lens group. However, to better accommodate autofocusing mechanisms and closeup photography, a need has arisen for lenses that do not change their length during focusing or suffer from focus-dependent variation in aberration. Therefore, Sigma has developed focusing systems that only move elements within the lens barrel. These incorporate smaller and lighter moving lens elements which help improve auto-focus speed. With their unchanging barrel length and small variation in the center of gravity, these lenses also enhance balance and stability for the photographer. Furthermore, since the front of the lens does not rotate, polarizing filters can be used with extra convenience.Specifications Lens Construction 16 Elements in 11 Groups Angle of View 23.3 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 Blades (Rounded diaphragm) Minimum Aperture F22 Minimum Focusing Distance 31.2cm / 12.3in. Maximum Magnification 1:1 Filter Size Diameter 62mm Dimensions Diameter 78.3mm x Length 126.4mm / 3.1in. x 5.0in. Weight 725g / 25.6oz. MTF ChartMTF (Modular Transfer Function) is one of the measurements that evaluates a lens' performance, and it contrasts sensitivity at different spacial frequencies. The horizontal axis is in millimeters and shows the distance from the center of the image toward the edges, and contrast value (highest value is 1) is shown in the vertical axis.The readings at 10 lines per millimeter measure the lens' contrast ability (red lines), repeating fine parallel lines spaced at 30 lines per millimeter measure the lens' sharpness ability (green lines), when the aperture is wide open. Fine repeating line sets are created parallel to a diagonal line running from corner to corner of the frame, are called Sagittal lines (S) and sets of repeating lines vertical to these lines are drawn, called Meridional (M) line sets.Distortioneffective distortion: When you take a picture of a lattice pattern, it will appear as the blue dotted line shows. the red line illustrates how the lattice pattern will appear in the actual picture when any lens distortion is taken into account.relative distortion: In this chart, the horizontal axis shows the ideal image height (the distance from the center to the edge of the image [mm]). The vertical axis shows the extent of distortion. The extent of the distortion is represented by how much Y, which is the actual image height, grows (or shrinks) against Y0 which is the ideal image height.Extent of distortion: D[%]=(Y-Y0/Y0)x100When you take the picture of a square object, if the distortion amount show a minus value, the image will be seen as expanded (Barrel distortion). If the distortion amount is a plus value, it will be seen as a recessed (pincushi on distortion). When the distortion value is close to 0, the appearance of distortion is very minimal.VignettingThe horizontal axis shows the image height (the distance from the center to the edge of the image [mm]). The vertical axis shows the amount of light in the image (based on the amount of light in the image center being 100%). If the peripheral amount of light is lower than the center, the four corners of the image will be darker (vignetting).

Review: Great lens! - What a performer! I've been leery of buying "off-brand" equipment ever since I got into the photography game. I've always leaned toward matching brand to brand, because they know their business and nothing else can compare, right? Finally, though, I branched out a bit and trusted the recommendation of friends whose photography I respect, and I bought this bad boy to pair up with my Nikon D7100. One word - WIN! I've shot with Nikon's 105mm macro before, and it's no slouch, to be sure, but this lens isn't either, and it comes in at a lower price point (especially if you catch it on a sale for $569 like I did). I bought it without testing first, based on the aforementioned friends' recommendations, and right out of the box, I knew I had a winner. Compared to the Nikon, it just feels more solid. It seems like it weighs about a pound more than the comparable Nikon, in fact, which may be off-putting to some, but tends to give me more confidence in the build.... Where it differs from the higher priced Nikon is in the max aperture (f22 vs f32 on the Nikon), the focus speed when not limited to specific ranges (the Nikon locks a bit faster when hunting through the entire range), and the noise level from the stabilization (this one is much more noticeable. Not overbearing, but definitely louder). I can say this, though. I know when I'm going to be shooting macro vs. standard, so limiting the focal range with an easy to reach switch takes away the disadvantage in focus speed, and the noise from the OS practically disappears into nothingness once you're acclimated to it, so that's 2 of the 3 comparisons that, to me, don't make a difference in the world. As far as the aperture, will I miss the 1 stop difference between f22 and f32? To be honest, I'll never know, but I doubt the difference will be worth $230 to me at this point, so I'm going to risk saying "nope" to that. Picture quality is spot on, and comparing shots in my catalogue from both lenses doesn't show any difference to my eye, even when zooming in to full screen. Pixel peepers might be able to find something, but digging through all the detail that I can handle nets stunning results from both lenses, both in macro and standard ranges. The sharpness is spot on, distortion is minimal, and the bokeh is dreamy! Macro shots, product shots, portraits... for the price of this lens, even at $669, it's hard to justify another 100-200 bucks to brand match in this instance. I'm "all-in" for this lens!
Review: Solid Macro Lens - I purchased this lens used from Japan and have found it to be excellent. It's as solid as a rock and the 100mm focal length means that your shadow does not spoil the image when taking macro shots. Attached is a photograph of a pitcher plant taken at the Arboretum in Wilmington, NC with a Nikon D5600. The crop, illustrating the hairs preventing the insects from exiting, shows the level of detail that can be obtained.

## Features

- Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 150mm with most cameras
- Focuses down to 1:1 magnification ratio at its closest working distance of 12.3 inches
- A hood adapter, lens hood, front & rear lens caps are included with the lens
- Lens not zoomable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0058NYW3K |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #960 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (2,439) |
| Date First Available | September 12, 2011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
| Item model number | 258306 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Sigma Corporation of America |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 3.07 x 3.07 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sigma
- **Camera Lens Description:** Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera
- **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon F (FX)
- **Focal Length Description:** 105 mm
- **Lens Type:** Telephoto

## Images

![Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VylL5mjBL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will sony version of this lens work with full frame a7rii without cropping?**
A: This lens does not work on the A7Rii, at least without the adaptor.  This is an A mount lens, and that is a full frame camera.  If you get the adaptor for converting A mount to E mount, it will work.  There is no crop, since this is a full frame lens.  I am not so sure how the A mount to E mount convertor works, since I have no experience with it.  

If you would like some more info about this lens, then you should check out the review I have on my profile.  It covers the pros and cons, offers advice for how to use it, and also has sample images.  The review is for the Canon model, but the info about the lens is still valid (just ignore the stuff specific to Canon).  Here is a link.   https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3VA2PKY5NQOWK?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

**Q: If I order this lens today while it is out of stock will I pay the shown price, or I will get charged for the regular price?**
A: On Amazon, once the order is placed, the price will not go up.  I think if it goes down they will actually refund you the difference if they have not shipped it, though I am not sure this is something they still do.  But you never pay more once the order is placed.  

If you would like some more info about this lens, then you should check out the review I have on my profile.  It covers the pros and cons, offers advice for how to use it, and also has sample images.  The review is for the Canon model, but the info about the lens is still valid (just ignore the stuff specific to Canon).  Here is a link.   https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3VA2PKY5NQOWK?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

**Q: Will this lens fit my Nikon D600?**
A: It does.  That is an F mount camera, and this lens has the F mount on it.  Keep in mind it is a third party lens, and they make the same lens with different camera mounts.  Be sure you have the Nikon version selected before you check out.  

If you would like some more info about this lens, then you should check out the review I have on my profile.  It covers the pros and cons, offers advice for how to use it, and also has sample images.  The review is for the Canon model, but the info about the lens is still valid (just ignore the stuff specific to Canon).  Here is a link.   https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3VA2PKY5NQOWK?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

**Q: Does this work with a6000?**
A: The A6000 is an E-mount while this lens is an A-mount, so you will need an adapter like the LA-EA4.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great lens!
*by D***S on January 28, 2016*

What a performer! I've been leery of buying "off-brand" equipment ever since I got into the photography game. I've always leaned toward matching brand to brand, because they know their business and nothing else can compare, right? Finally, though, I branched out a bit and trusted the recommendation of friends whose photography I respect, and I bought this bad boy to pair up with my Nikon D7100. One word - WIN! I've shot with Nikon's 105mm macro before, and it's no slouch, to be sure, but this lens isn't either, and it comes in at a lower price point (especially if you catch it on a sale for $569 like I did). I bought it without testing first, based on the aforementioned friends' recommendations, and right out of the box, I knew I had a winner. Compared to the Nikon, it just feels more solid. It seems like it weighs about a pound more than the comparable Nikon, in fact, which may be off-putting to some, but tends to give me more confidence in the build.... Where it differs from the higher priced Nikon is in the max aperture (f22 vs f32 on the Nikon), the focus speed when not limited to specific ranges (the Nikon locks a bit faster when hunting through the entire range), and the noise level from the stabilization (this one is much more noticeable. Not overbearing, but definitely louder). I can say this, though. I know when I'm going to be shooting macro vs. standard, so limiting the focal range with an easy to reach switch takes away the disadvantage in focus speed, and the noise from the OS practically disappears into nothingness once you're acclimated to it, so that's 2 of the 3 comparisons that, to me, don't make a difference in the world. As far as the aperture, will I miss the 1 stop difference between f22 and f32? To be honest, I'll never know, but I doubt the difference will be worth $230 to me at this point, so I'm going to risk saying "nope" to that. Picture quality is spot on, and comparing shots in my catalogue from both lenses doesn't show any difference to my eye, even when zooming in to full screen. Pixel peepers might be able to find something, but digging through all the detail that I can handle nets stunning results from both lenses, both in macro and standard ranges. The sharpness is spot on, distortion is minimal, and the bokeh is dreamy! Macro shots, product shots, portraits... for the price of this lens, even at $669, it's hard to justify another 100-200 bucks to brand match in this instance. I'm "all-in" for this lens!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid Macro Lens
*by M***L on January 7, 2026*

I purchased this lens used from Japan and have found it to be excellent. It's as solid as a rock and the 100mm focal length means that your shadow does not spoil the image when taking macro shots. Attached is a photograph of a pitcher plant taken at the Arboretum in Wilmington, NC with a Nikon D5600. The crop, illustrating the hairs preventing the insects from exiting, shows the level of detail that can be obtained.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Instant Favorite
*by W***Y on July 3, 2015*

I'm writing this after only two days with this lens, but so far I love it. One of my favorite things to photograph is nature up close: flowers, butterflies, bugs, etc. I'm finding this to be the perfect focal length for that sort of work, making it easy to fill the frame with a small subject and throw the background completely out of focus. The macro capability is excellent and I'm amazed at how close I can get to a subject. There are a few specific observations that I can pass along so far. (1) One of the reviews that I found for this lens went into some detail regarding measurements they had made showing how the focal length and aperture change with focal distance (a real-world characteristic of macro lenses). They measured a true focal length of about 101 mm at infinity and about 75 mm at closest focus. The also measured the effective maximum aperture to be f/5.6 at closest focus (1:1 magnification). My experience tracks with that latter number, showing a need to dial in an exposure compensation of +2 EV when shooting around 1:1. (2) I process all my RAW files in Lightroom. Even with my good Zeiss 16-80 lens my normal practice is to add in a bit of vibrance to almost every image to get the look that I want on my calibrated monitor. (I prefer rich, vibrant colors for most images.) So far with this lens I haven't found this to be necessary. Colors seem to be exceptionally rich and true. (Purely subjective I know, but that's how it looks to me.) (3) Lightroom does have a profile for this lens, but so far I'm finding that turning on the profile correction makes essentially no difference -- the lens appears to be very distortion and vignette free, at least on my APS-C sensor. (4) This thing is BUILT. It has a sturdy, rugged feel to it. (5) The optical stabilizer seems to work very well. I'm shooting Sony with in-body stabilization so this is a new experience for me and so far I'm liking it. (Sony shooters -- don't try to use both in-body and lens stabilization at the same time. They will fight each other and can result in blurry images.) (6) The lens and hood together are quite long. If you add the hood extender (APS-C only) it is longer still. Just something to consider when you are figuring how to fit it in your camera bag. (7) Typical of Sigma, everything is included: front and rear caps, hood, hood extender, and a nice lens case and carrying strap.

## Frequently Bought Together

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