Sigma Art 105mm f/2.8 DG DN
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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong optical (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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- Q3 202550/100
Opinions are split: two love the lens for portraits and macros; one struggles with macro autofocus forcing manual use; one finds it sharp but color tone warm.
- Excellent image sharpness, bokeh, color reproduction; reliable for professional portrait and macro work.
- Macro autofocus is unreliable, especially with Leica SL3, requiring manual focus – problematic for moving subjects.
- Sharp and solid for product photography, but color tone warmer than Sony lenses – an easy fix.
- Q1 202285/100
Users praise sharpness, macro and portrait capability, and affordability. One reports IBIS incompatibility with Sony A1.
- Excellent optical sharpness and image quality.
- Versatile macro and portrait lens, preferred over Sony.
- IBIS may not work with Sony A1, limiting handheld closeups.
- Fast autofocus and good value for the price.
- Q1 202195/100
Buyers praise the lens for sharpness, fast autofocus, and versatility. One notes it pairs well with smaller cameras but mentions slow focus at minimum distance.
- Exceptional sharpness, nearly matching pricier rivals
- Fast autofocus for macro and general use
- Focus can cycle slowly at minimum distance with small cameras
- Versatile for macro, portraits, landscapes, street
- Q4 202097/100
Buyers praised the lens for exceptional sharpness, versatile macro-to-portrait use, and balanced design; one noted a single focus hiccup and audible motor.
- Extremely sharp image quality with well-controlled fringing and ghosting.
- Versatile for macro and portrait work, great bokeh, and convenient focus limiter.
- Well-balanced build on Panasonic and Sony cameras; affordable for its performance.
- Focus motor is audible; one instance of refused focus in low contrast situation.
Based on 30 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 105 |
| Focal Length Max | 105 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 12 |
| 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 | Hyper-Sonic Motor (HSM) |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 305 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 105mm f/2.8 DG DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 105mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 28-135mm | 28-200mm | 12-100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 710 | 544 | 450 | 420 | 413 | 561 |
| AF Type | Hyper-Sonic Motor (HSM) | RXD | Stepping Motor | SSM | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| 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 DG DN | 53.7 | 86.1 | 58.9 | 68.1 | 84.5 | 83.2 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 28.7 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 86.1 | 69.7 | 85 | 91 | 83.2 | 63.3 | 89.4 | 85.3 | 82.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 86.1 | 75.9 | 85 | 88.4 | 83.2 | 90.8 | 68 | 70 | 36.8 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.6 | 76.9 | 77.7 | 34.4 | 88.4 | 65.2 | 63.3 | 92.5 | 57.4 | 93.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.7 | 76.9 | 78.2 | 74.1 | 92 | 65.2 | 22.1 | 95.4 | 76 | 99.5 |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Compare | 53.7 | 63.5 | 68.5 | 56.8 | 96.9 | 65.2 | 0 | 96.6 | 63 | 96.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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