Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
L Mount cameras .
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is also available in the Sony E mount.
What type of photography is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Aperture Ring
Focus Range Limiter
Focus Hold Button
De-click Switch
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
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Lens Mount
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has a maximum diameter of 74mm and a total length of 134mm . It weighs 715g / 25.2 oz .
Check the size of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro when attached to L Mount cameras :
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Size with L Mount Cameras
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has a filter thread of 62mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro:
You can also check All Leica L Mount Lenses with 62mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Lens Top View
Focal Range
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has a fixed focal length of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 157.5mm .
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Lens Controls
Weather Sealings
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Optical Image Stabilization
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m .
Aperture
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. The combination of a longer 105mm focal length and a bright F2.8 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 12 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 super-low-dispersion element Super Multi-layer coating
Lens Hood
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro comes with a lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro:
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens (L-Mount) Sigma LCF-62 III 62mm Lens Cap Sigma LCR II Rear Lens Cap for Leica L Sigma Lens Hood for 105mm f/2.8 Art DG DN Macro Lens Sigma Soft Lens Case for 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens Limited 1-Year Warranty Limited 3-Year U.S.A. Warranty Extension
Body Colour
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Lens
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Top Alternatives of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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