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 Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C 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 Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C with a length of 60mm, is 74mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C's 64mm diameter.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro vs Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C Lenses Size Comparison
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 90mm F2.8 DG DN C weighs 295g, 58% (420g) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro's weight of 715g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Macro Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C has a 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C 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.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is also available in the Sony E mount.
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C is also available in Sony E mount.
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 Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 135mm.
