The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Venus 105mm F2 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 DG DN Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 134mm. The Venus 105mm F2 with a length of 99mm, is 35mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus 105mm F2 has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and Venus 105mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Venus 105mm F2 Size and Weight 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 DG DN Macro weighs 715g, which means it is 30g (4%) lighter than the Venus 105mm F2 which has a weight of 745g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Macro Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Sony E Mount
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Venus 105mm F2 has a 67mm 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 DG DN Macro:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 105mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Venus 105mm F2 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF2 and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
105mm but while Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the Venus 105mm F2's widest aperture value is
F2 .
