Canon
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF Mount
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM — 24mm f/1.8 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Sigma
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Leica L Mount
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art — 105mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is 9 months newer.
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Wins
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Wins
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Weight (270 g vs 715 g)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Length (63.1 mm vs 139.2 mm)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Min focus distance (14 cm vs 29.5 cm)
- B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.5 ×)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
⌀74 × 63 mm
270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
⌀79 × 139 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 76mm shorter and 5mm narrower than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 445 g lighter than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 UD
- ✓
Weight
270 g vs 715 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
63.1 mm vs 139.2 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
14 cm vs 29.5 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
74.4 mm vs 78.9 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 SLD, 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.5 × — higher is better
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art supports it
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Pros
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Canon RF mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Pros
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.