Sigma
105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
 vs
Canon
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
Help
 Less risk of blur
Slightly cheaper $549.00 vs $969.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $420 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM:Sigma HSM
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM:Canon USM
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM:Sigma OS
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM:Canon IS
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Macro lens

$949
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
Compare the Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$479
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$489
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Macro lens

$527
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 100mm f/2 USM vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

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