Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 vs Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro goes wider (15mm vs 105mm).
- Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 reaches further (105mm vs 15mm).
| Spec | 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 | 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 105mm | 15mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Blades | 9 | 14 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Af motor | Stepping motor | none |
| Elements | 17 | 12 |
| Weight g | 710 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | 77 |
| Length mm | 135.6 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 74.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.295 | 0.122 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020
A 1:1 macro lens for full-frame mirrorless that doubles as a medium-telephoto portrait lens. It is part of Sigma's Art line with a dust- and splash-proof structure.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Sharp
- Close focus to about 0.295 m
Cons
- No lens-based stabilization
- Weighs about 710 g
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
A manual-focus wide lens that reaches 1:1 and offers a shift mechanism. It takes 77mm filters and focuses as close as 0.122 m.
Pros
- 1:1 macro on a wide lens
- Shift mechanism
- 77mm filters
- Close focus 0.122 m
Cons
- Manual focus only
- f/4
- No stabilization