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GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR — 120mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$2,699

Launch price

Released Jan 2019

vs

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 price

Released Jun 2021

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

7categories

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

PortraitMacro & Close-up

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR wins 1 categories·105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art wins 4 categories
  • AGF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Weight (715 g vs 1520 g)
  • B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.5 ×)
  • B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Min focus distance (29.5 cm vs 45 cm)
  • B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Focal Length120 mm105 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXLeica L
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight1520 g715 g
Min Focus45 cm29.5 cm
Filter Size82 mm62 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

89 × 152 mm

1520 g (3.35 lb / 53.62 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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)

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR is 13mm longer and 10mm wider than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR is 805 g heavier 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

Use caseGF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
2.0Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
5.5Fair
7.5Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED, 1 Super ED

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR supports it

  • Control ring

    Only GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR supports it

Reasons to choose the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 SLD, 2 Aspherical

  • Weight

    715 g vs 1520 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.5 × — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    29.5 cm vs 45 cm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    78.9 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

  • Length

    139.2 mm vs 152 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

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?

Compare live prices for the GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR and 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Focal length (Min)
120 mm
105 mm
Focal length (Max)
120 mm
105 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
14
19
Groups
9
12
Special elements
2 ED, 1 Super ED
1 SLD, 2 Aspherical
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Min focus distance
45 cm
29.5 cm−16 cm less
Max magnification
0.5 ×
1 ×2× more
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Weight
1520 g
715 g−805 g less
Length
152 mm
139.2 mm−13 mm less
Diameter
89 mm
78.9 mm−10 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Leica L
Format coverage
Medium Format
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.