Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 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
- Laowa 105mm f/2 STF is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 | 105mm f/2 STF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 105mm | 105mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Af motor | Stepping motor | none |
| Elements | 17 | 11 |
| 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 (closer focusing) | 0.9 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.16 |
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 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