Sigma
105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
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Sigma
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 6.5x larger in your photo
Much narrower aperture f/45 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha goes 2.1 f-stops narrower
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Better telephoto 105 mm vs 20 mm
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 Around 5.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly smaller diameter 74 mm vs 87 mm
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 More than 10% smaller lens at the end
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better wide angle 10 mm vs 105 mm
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 10.5x better wide angle
More zoom 2x vs 1x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

similarities

Compared to 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
Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens

$798
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 Macro vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 Macro vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$448
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 T* ZM Leica-m

Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 T* ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$1,428
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Distagon 18mm f/4 T* ZM Leica-m vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the Distagon 18mm f/4 T* ZM Leica-m vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Wide angle lens

$149
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Magnification Much less magnification
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$499
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Low light lens

$1,698
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$1,099
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Heavier
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Sony-alpha vs the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$798
Weight Slightly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Sony-alpha

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$629
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$649
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$479
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

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