105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Artvs FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

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
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Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (2015) Starting from £899 new Best for Macro, portrait & nature photography View FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS

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.

Macro, Portrait & Nature Photography — FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (2015): The complete macro lens for Sony shooters — OSS, weather sealing, and a 90mm working distance that makes it equally excellent for portraits.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Quick take: The 105mm f/2.8 dg dn macro art is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art (2021)FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (2015)
Price £699 £899
Sensor f/2.8 (max aperture) f/2.8 (max aperture)
Video 29.5cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro) 28cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro at 28cm)
Autofocus HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) — fast and near-silent Linear actuator — fast, quiet, and accurate for close-up AF
Stabilisation None (relies on body IBIS) 4.5-stop OSS (gyro-based, works at all distances including macro)
Burst Rate N/A N/A
Battery Life N/A N/A
Weight 715g 602g
Dimensions 79.6mm diameter × 141.2mm length 79mm diameter × 130.5mm length
Weather Sealed Yes 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 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro ArtFE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Macro
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
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