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 Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro 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 Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro with a length of 81mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro's 53mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro 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 Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro 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. Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro weighs 289g, 59% (426g) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro's weight of 715g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend for the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Sony E , Leica M , Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
157.5mm .
On the other hand, the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm .
