100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APOvs 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (2018) Starting from £399 new Best for Extreme macro & scientific photography View 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
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Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art (2021) Starting from £699 new Best for Macro, portrait & nature photography View 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Extreme Macro & Scientific Photography — 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (2018): 2:1 magnification at a price no first-party lens can match — the specialist macro choice for Sony shooters who need maximum magnification.

Macro, Portrait & Nature Photography — 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art (2021): Art-series macro quality at a compelling price — arguably the best-value 1:1 macro for Sony FE shooters who want professional results without the G-series premium.

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Who should buy what

Quick take: The 100mm f/2.8 2x ultra macro apo is the most affordable; only the 105mm f/2.8 dg dn macro art is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (2018)105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art (2021)
Price £399 £699
Sensor f/2.8 (max aperture) f/2.8 (max aperture)
Video 22.6cm minimum focus distance (2:1 macro) 29.5cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro)
Autofocus Manual focus only — precision helicoid for close-up work HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) — fast and near-silent
Stabilisation None (body IBIS or careful technique required) None (relies on body IBIS)
Burst Rate N/A N/A
Battery Life N/A N/A
Weight 638g 715g
Dimensions 73mm diameter × 123.5mm length 79.6mm diameter × 141.2mm length
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder N/A N/A
Screen N/A N/A
Mount Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards N/A N/A
Connectivity N/A N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Macro
9.0
9.0
Portrait
4.0
9.0
Landscape —
7.0
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