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Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art lands as a solid mid-range camera lense, built around F2.8.
55/100
F2.8L-mountMacroHypersonic Motor
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Why we rate it
- Aperture ring
- Scores 55/100
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountL-mount
Optics
Focal length min105 mm
Focal length max105 mm
Lens typeMacro
Max apertureF2.8
Focusing
Min focus distance0.31
Autofocus motorHypersonic Motor
Controls
Aperture ringYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art vs Sigma Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro ArtSigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
| SigmaSigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro ArtThis page | SigmaSigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55 /100 | 55 /100 |
| Max aperture | F2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | L-mount | Sony E |
Who it's for
Is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art?
Its aperture ring stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM?
The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM scores 57/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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