Quick answer
The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro is a short telephoto macro lens covering 105mm at f/2.8 for the Sigma SA mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 105mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens from Sigma fits Sigma SA mount cameras. A macro lens from Sigma for life-size close-ups.
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro specifications
What can you shoot with the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro?
At 105mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 105mm | 19.5° | 23.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 158mm | 13° | 15.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro?
It is a fixed 105mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 105mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 158mm on full frame, with a 13° horizontal and 15.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
