The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Laowa 200mm f2 and the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM 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. Laowa 200mm f2 is the longer of the two lenses at 175mm. The Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 132mm, is 43mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Laowa 200mm f2 also has a larger diameter of 118mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM's 116mm diameter.
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 F1.4 DG HSM weighs 1645g, 7% (135g) lighter than the Laowa 200mm f2's weight of 1780g.
Filter Threads
Both the Laowa 200mm f2 and the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM have the same Filter thread size of 105mm.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Laowa 200mm f2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Laowa 200mm f2 is also available in the Nikon Z mount.
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Sigma SA and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Laowa 200mm f2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
300mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM 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.
