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Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Sigma's flagship macro prime for mirrorless systems — the 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art delivers true 1:1 magnification in a native mirrorless design with Art-series optical quality. It is significantly more affordable than Sony's own 90mm G Macro while delivering comparable sharpness and arguably superior bokeh at portrait distances. The 105mm focal length gives comfortable working distance for small subjects and produces beautiful subject compression for portrait work. Available for Sony FE mount.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Starting from
£698 new
Used from £365 (eBay)
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Core
Released
2020
Focal Length
105mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Dimensions
79.6mm diameter × 141.2mm length
Weight
710g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) — fast and near-silent
Optical IS
None (relies on body IBIS)
Min. Focus Distance
29.5cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro)

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.5
Street
4.7
Travel
5.2
Wedding & Events
5.7
Filmmaking
5.5
Documentary
5.8
Sports & Action
5.4
Landscape
6.1
Casual
5.1
Food
7.7
Macro
7.5
Architecture
5.7
Underwater
7.8
✅ Great For
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Underwater 7.8 Strong on focal length, close focusing and optical quality.
🍽️
Food 7.7 Strong on close focusing, focal length and optical quality.
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Macro 7.5 Strong on close focusing, optical quality and focal length. True 1:1 with Art-series sharpness — the most optically accomplished macro available for Sony FE at this price.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Street 4.7 Held back by focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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