Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro
$296
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105 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
  • Sigma OS Image stabilized
  • Generic motor Built-in focus motor
  • 1:1 (1) Macro

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.4x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.4x crop factor) cameras such as the Sigma sd Quattro H and Sigma sd Quattro.

Sigma sd Quattro H
14.4°
horizontal angle of view
142mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro vs other Digital camera lenses

Diameter Small diameter Help
79 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$295.68
Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp
Wide minimum Good narrowest aperture Help
f/22
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
Magnification Great macro Help
1:1 (1)
Weight Very light Help
0.7 kg

Cons

The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro vs other Digital camera lenses

Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
105 mm
Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
1x

The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro vs other Digital camera lenses

Magnification Poor macro Help
1:1 (1)

Specifications

General
Min focal length
Help
 105 mm
Max focal length
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 105 mm
Zoom range
Help
 1x
Magnification
Help
 1:1 (1)
above average above average

Aperture
Wide maximum
Help
 f/2.8
Wide minimum
Help
 f/22
Tele maximum
Help
 f/2.8
Tele minimum
Help
 f/22

Features
Auto focus
Help
 Yes
above average above average
Focus motor
Help
 Generic motor
Image stabilization
Help
 Sigma OS
above average above average
Fisheye
Help
 No
Tilt-shift
Help
 No

Form factor
Lens mount
Help
 Sigma SA
Length
Help
 127 mm
Diameter
Help
 79 mm
Filter size
Help
 62 mm
Weight
Help
 0.7 kg

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
Help
 11.3°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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 11.3°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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 7.5°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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 7.5°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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 13.5°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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 13.5°
above average above average

Competitors

Placeholder Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

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