Sigma Art 105mm f/2.8 DG DN 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 Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 710 g
af type HSM
lens type macro
78 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 105 |
| Focal Length Max | 105 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| 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 | 295 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro 105mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 105mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 70-200mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 710 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 1045 | 297 |
| AF Type | HSM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | XD Linear Motors | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | macro | zoom | telephoto | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro 105mm | 54.8 | 86.2 | 51 | 69.9 | 61.7 | 83.8 | 34 | 78 | 80.5 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 77.8 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.4 | 95.7 | 75.5 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 76.9 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 90.8 | 33.3 | 33.1 | 87.2 | 83.8 | 79.4 | 94.8 | 80.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 52.7 | 80.5 |
Usage Scores
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