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LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. — 100mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Jun 2020

vs

Sigma

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Sony E Mount

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art — 105mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Jun 2021

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is 1 year newer.

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Wins

1categories

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Macro & Close-upSports & Action

Wins

2categories

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

PortraitMacro & Close-up

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. wins 1 categories·105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art wins 2 categories
  • ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Weight (715 g vs 740 g)
  • B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Length (150 mm vs 154 mm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Focal Length100 mm105 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight740 g715 g
Min Focus28 cm28 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
7.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
2.0Limited
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
7.5Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Control ring

    Only LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. supports it

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

  • Weight

    715 g vs 740 g — lower is better

  • Length

    150 mm vs 154 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Min focus distance

Both 28 cm

Max magnification

Both 1 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 81 mm

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L 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 Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. and 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art at major authorized retailers.

Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Focal length (Min)
100 mm
105 mm
Focal length (Max)
100 mm
105 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Min focus distance
28 cm
28 cm
Max magnification
1 ×
1 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Weight
740 g
715 g−25 g less
Length
154 mm
150 mm−4 mm less
Diameter
81 mm
81 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Lens mount
Leica L
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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