
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art (L-Mount)
Launch MSRP
$799- Weight
- 715g
- Filter
- ⌀62mm
- Min focus
- 0.29m
- Max mag.
- 1.00×
- Formula
- 17E / 12G
- Released
- 2020
Also made for
The L-Mount version is 5g heavier than the Sony E-mount version.
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 1x SLD
- Water & Oil Repellent Coating
- Aperture range
- f/2.8 — f/22
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 715g
- ⌀ × length
- 74.0 × 133.6mm
- Filter
- ⌀62mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
Autofocus actuator
- 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)
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.
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
- 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.
Technical specifications
| Mount | L-Mount (FF) · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 105mm |
| Category | Macro |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Construction | 17 elements in 12 groups |
| Special elements | 1x SLD · Water & Oil Repellent Coating |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Drive | HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) |
| Minimum focus | 0.29m |
| Max magnification | 1.00× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | 1.4x, 2.0x |
| Weight | 715g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 74.0 × 133.6mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀62mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| De-clickable aperture | Yes |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Launch MSRP | $799 USD |
Sources
Verified 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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