Laowa 105mm f/2 STF vs Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
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 f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | 105mm f/2 STF | 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Laowa | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 105mm | 105mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Af motor | none | HSM |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 105 |
| Min focus m | 0.9 (closer focusing) | 1.0 |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
Laowa 105mm f/2 STF
A 105mm f/2 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A very large 105mm f/1.4 portrait prime for DSLRs with a hypersonic motor. It has no optical stabilizer and is aimed at studio and fashion shooters.
Pros
- Extreme background blur
- Sharp
- Supplied tripod collar
Cons
- Very heavy at about 1,645 g
- Large