105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Artvs A6400
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105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art (2021)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Macro, portrait & nature photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The 105mm f/2.8 dg dn macro art 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 | 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 29.5cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro) | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) — fast and near-silent | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 715g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 79.6mm diameter × 141.2mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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