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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
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Less risk of blur
Slightly cheaper $549.00 vs $969.00
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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
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

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
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
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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
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

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
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
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

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

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