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 OS HSM and the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG 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 EX DG OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 127mm. The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro with a length of 98mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro's 74mm 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 F2.8 EX DG Macro weighs 460g, 36% (266g) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM's weight of 726g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM and the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA and Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
105mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
