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Sigma Art 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro 105mm
Delivering true 1:1 macro reproduction with a 295mm minimum focus distance, this lens combines one SLD element and Super Multi-Layer Coating for sharp, high-contrast images free of aberrations. Its weather-sealed, 710g build and built-in optical stabilization provide reliable handheld shooting in the field. This is best for macro photographers and portraitists on Sony E-mount who need a stabilized, life-size optic with strong color accuracy.
Focal length 105mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Canon EF
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 710 g
af type HSM
lens type macro
87 Overall Score
Price CA$907
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 105 |
| Focal Length Max | 105 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 305 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro 105mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 105mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 710 | 450 | 540 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | HSM | Stepping Motor | VXD | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro 105mm | 54.6 | 88.1 | 55.7 | 68 | 67.5 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 77.9 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
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