Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 vs Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO goes wider (100mm vs 105mm).
- Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 reaches further (105mm vs 100mm).
| Spec | 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 | 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 105mm | 100mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Af motor | Stepping motor | none |
| Elements | 17 | 12 |
| Weight g | 710 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | 67 |
| Length mm | 135.6 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 74.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.295 | 0.247 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 2.0 |
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 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
A manual-focus 2:1 macro lens for full-frame cameras that magnifies subjects to twice life-size. It has an APO design for low colour fringing and a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- 2:1 magnification
- APO optical design
- 67mm filters
- Close focus 0.247 m
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture
- Large
- No stabilization