Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Announced September 30, 2020
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Reviewer Consensus
Exceptional
The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art provides exceptional sharpness and contrast for high-resolution cameras, making it a powerful choice for both macro and portrait photography. Although it lacks built-in optical stabilization and experiences some focus breathing, the lens remains a high-value, well-built alternative to more expensive native options.
Weighted from 24 reviewer scores
Pros
- Remarkable sharpness and clarity across the frame
- High value for the price point
- Excellent build quality with weather sealing
- Feature-rich design including a de-clickable aperture ring and focus limiter
- Pleasing bokeh and color rendition
Cons
- Autofocus can be slow, noisy, or prone to hunting
- Lack of optical image stabilization
- Significant focus breathing
- Manual focus experience is less precise or tactile than desired
- Launch price $799 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 105mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 29.5 cm (1x)
- Filter thread 62mm
- Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
- Weight & size 710g (1 lb 9 oz) · 74 x 135.6 mm (2.91 x 5.34 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 24 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The excellent performance of Sigma’s 105mm f2.8 DG DN Macro Art makes it a perfect match for high resolution full-frame mirrorless cameras with E-mount or L-mount.
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Similar to the Tamron or Tokina counterpart it is basically as good as the much higher priced Micro-Nikkor (the classic one, not the VR). The build quality feels very good although the implementation of the Dual-Focus mechanism isn't really perfect.
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Sigma’s Art lenses have a strong reputation and the this new macro slips right in, seeming a logical addition to the range bearing in mind the popularity of the older version.
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I love reviewing great-performing lenses. There are no long, usually tedious and boring tangents of trying to qualify shortcomings that likely will prevent at least some from purchasing the lens.
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I was consistently happy with the rich colors from the lens, finding them rich and contrasty without becoming garish or unnatural.
- Christopher Frost 10/10
If you choose the new Sigma lens though, you really won't be disappointed; it's as spectacular as it is good value for money, and so it has to come highly recommended.
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If you don't already own the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS, then we'd definitely recommend purchasing the simply superb Sigma 105mm F2.8 Art if you're even remotely interested in macro photography.
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I think this lens is extremely worth it at $799. I think it's light, it's easy to throw in the bag, it's a great option if you're a Sony shooter and you want another awesome Sigma Art lens.
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For revealing ultra-fine levels of detail in anything from insect and bug photography to extreme close-ups of all things small and smaller, this is a fabulous macro lens.
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The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art offers everything you want in a macro lens, including near-perfect optics, 1:1 reproduction, and a professional fit and finish.
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I still wanted to make her pop off of this busy background and that's where the shallow depth of field comes into play, and I think this lens does a great job at that and you're looking at it right now.
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At the end of the day, I absolutely love this lens. The optics on this lens are unbelievable, some of the best I've ever tested.
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At less than $800, I think the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro is an extraordinary value for the money.
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For anyone looking at a macro lens for the Sony ecosystem, the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art is a great alternative to the Sony or Tamron 90mm macro lenses.
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It's got great build quality, it's super sharp even when wide open, there aren't any major problems in terms of lens distortion or vignetting or fringing, which is really good.
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This Sigma 105 f/2.8 macro is a very interesting lens, especially for Lumix users, because at the moment, like I said before, it's it's the only autofocus macro lens available for the L mount as far as I know.
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My point is, if you’re after a simply fantastic macro lens or even an excellent portrait lens, the Sigma 105mm f2.8 DG DN Macro Art lens might just be the one for you.
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The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art lenses are just so good, they're just so nice for image quality and build quality.
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This might even be a step beyond what I expected; the clarity is just unreal.
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[I]f you're considering a macro lens, this is definitely a solid option with ridiculous sharpness and an amazing image quality for less money than the top-of-the-line Sony alternative, which basically seems to be what Sigma keeps trying to do.
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[O]ptically, this lens is phenomenal.
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[O]ur Sigma 105mm F/2.8 DG DN Art lens review proved that Sigma’s new macro can deliver what it promises.
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Excellent value, remarkable optics and a dreamy bokeh make this a uniquely creative lens for your kit.
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The DGDN is just at another level of performance both in terms of optics and auto focusing.
