The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C 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. Venus 105mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C with a length of 60mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Venus 105mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C's 64mm diameter.
Venus 105mm F2 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, which means it is 450g (60%) lighter than the Venus 105mm F2 which has a weight of 745g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 105mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C 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 A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C is also available in Leica L mount.
Venus 105mm F2 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF2 and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
135mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.
On the other hand, the Venus 105mm F2 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.