The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and the Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 with a length of 88mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 74mm.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro weighs 460g, which means it is 105g (18%) lighter than the Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 which has a weight of 565g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and the Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
168mm.
On the other hand, the Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 144mm.