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Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs f/2.8 DG DN MACRO Art

Both are Leica L lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the f/1.4 DG HSM Art if

  • You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)

Pick the f/2.8 DG DN MACRO Art if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 1030 g lighter (715 g vs 1745 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 1 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.12× maximum magnification

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN MACRO Art
f/1.4 DG HSM Art f/2.8 DG DN MACRO Art
Type
Prime
Macro
Max aperture
f/1.4 2 stops faster
f/2.8
Weight
1745 g
715 g lighter
Length
155.5 mm
133.6 mm shorter
Diameter
115.9 mm
74 mm slimmer
Filter thread
105 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
1 m
0.3 m closer
Max magnification
0.12×
1× larger
Autofocus motor
HSM
not listed
Released
not listed
2020
8 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, focal length, aperture blades, optical design, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
Brand
Sigma both
Mount
Leica L both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
105mm both
Aperture blades
9 both
Optical design
17 elements / 12 groups both
Image stabilization
No both
Weather sealing
Yes both

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