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Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art (L-Mount) — Three-quarter front view
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SigmaArt

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art (L-Mount)

L · PRIME
105mm
APERTURE
1:2.8
AFWRRING·DC

Launch MSRP

$799
Weight
715g
Filter
⌀62mm
Min focus
0.29m
Max mag.
1.00×
Formula
17E / 12G
Released
2020

Also made for

  • Sony E-mount710g

The L-Mount version is 5g heavier than the Sony E-mount version.

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01

Specification sheet

Optical construction

17
Elements
12
Groups
1 LD · 0 ASPH
9 rounded blades
  • 1x SLD
  • Water & Oil Repellent Coating
Aperture range
f/2.8 — f/22

Physical & ergonomics

16842ART
Weight
715g
⌀ × length
74.0 × 133.6mm
Filter
⌀62mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click

Autofocus actuator

HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor)
Autofocus
Stabilisation
Body IBIS
Teleconverter
1.4x · 2.0x
AF speed score
7.1 / 10

Close-up performance

Min focus distance
0.29m
Max magnification
1.00× (1:1.0)
1.00×
0×0.25×0.5× half macro1.0× macro
02

Optical character

Sigma's mirrorless 105mm macro reaches 1:1 at 29.5cm and is designed to stay sharp from that distance out to infinity, with particular attention to longitudinal colour fringing, which cameras cannot correct. Focusing is internal, so the 133.6mm barrel does not extend.

The L-Mount version adds one thing the Sony E model lacks: support for Sigma's TC-1411 and TC-2011 teleconverters, which raise the maximum magnification to 1.4:1 or 2:1 at the same working distance. The barrel carries an aperture ring with click and lock switches, a three-position focus limiter, an AFL button and dust and splash sealing. There is no optical stabilisation.

Reviewer consensus

Reviewers found it extremely sharp from f/2.8 in the centre and mid-frame, at both macro and normal distances, with corners slightly behind but still good. Lateral and longitudinal colour fringing are minimal, distortion is a mild pincushion, and bokeh is smooth enough for portrait use. All three reviews read gave it top recommendations.

Autofocus is accurate and repeatable but only moderately fast, slows and can hunt close up, and is audible on video; the focus limiter helps. Testers also noted the lack of optical stabilisation, noticeable focus breathing, and a price well above Sigma's older DSLR 105mm macro.

Owner sentiment

Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.

03

Strengths, weaknesses & performance

Strengths

  • +Very sharp from f/2.8 at all distances
  • +1:1 at 29.5cm, internal focusing
  • +Teleconverter support for up to 2:1 on L-Mount
  • +Aperture ring with click and lock switches
  • +Dust and splash sealing

Weaknesses

  • −AF slows and can hunt at close range
  • −No optical stabilisation
  • −AF motor audible in video

Six-axis rating

SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE
Sharpness
9.4
Bokeh Rendering
8.6
Autofocus Speed
7.1
Flare Resistance
8.3
Build / Sealing
8.8
Value / Size
9.0

Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.

04

Technical specifications

Optics
MountL-Mount (FF) · full frame
Focal length105mm
CategoryMacro
Maximum aperturef/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22
Construction17 elements in 12 groups
Special elements1x SLD · Water & Oil Repellent Coating
Aperture blades9
Focus
Focus typeAutofocus
DriveHSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor)
Minimum focus0.29m
Max magnification1.00×
StabilisationNone (uses body IBIS)
Teleconverters1.4x, 2.0x
Body
Weight715g
Diameter × length74.0 × 133.6mm
Filter thread⌀62mm
Weather sealingYes
Aperture ringYes
De-clickable apertureYes
Release year2020
Launch MSRP$799 USD
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Sources

Verified 2026-10-25 against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.

Specifications

  • sigma-global.com› en/lenses/a020_105_28/
  • sigmaphoto.com› 105mm-f2-8-dg-dn-macro-a
  • amateurphotographer.com› review/sigma-105mm-f2-8-dg-dn-macro-art-review/

Launch price

  • alphashooters.com› sigma-announces-105mm-f2-8-dg-dn-macro-art-lens-sony-fe

Professional reviews

  • cameralabs.com› sigma-105mm-f2-8-dg-dn-macro-art-review/
  • digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/sigma-105mm-f28-dg-dn-macro-art-review
  • amateurphotographer.com› review/sigma-105mm-f2-8-dg-dn-macro-art-review/
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    WT
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    FLT
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    MFD
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    MSRP
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    MFRING