Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art 018 vs Laowa 105mm f/2 STF
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Laowa
105mm f/2 STF
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art 018 is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art 018 | 105mm f/2 STF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 105mm | 105mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Af motor | HSM | none |
| Elements | 17 | 11 |
| Filter mm | 105 | 67 |
| Length mm | 157.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 115.9 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.9 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.16 |
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art 018
Sigma's 105mm f/1.4 Art is an exceptionally large portrait prime with a hypersonic motor. It has no optical stabilizer.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture at 105mm
- Smooth bokeh
- Supplied tripod collar
Cons
- Very large and heavy at about 1,645 g
- 105mm filter thread
Laowa 105mm f/2 STF
A manual portrait lens with apodization (STF) for smooth out-of-focus areas.
Pros
- Smooth bokeh
- Full-frame coverage
- Interesting rendering
Cons
- Manual focus
- Light loss from the apodization element