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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

vs

Sony

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 4 months newer.

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Wins

5categories

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

PortraitMacro & Close-up

Wins

1categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art wins 4 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 1 categories
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (4.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • A105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.3 ×)
  • A105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Weight (715 g vs 1045 g)
  • A105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Length (139.2 mm vs 200 mm)
  • A105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Min focus distance (29.5 cm vs 40 cm)

Key specs at a glance

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro ArtFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length105 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo4.5 stops
Weight715 g1045 g
Min Focus29.5 cm40 cm
Filter Size62 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

79 × 139 mm

715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

88 × 200 mm

1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is 61mm shorter and 9mm narrower than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is 330 g lighter than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

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 case105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro ArtFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
7.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
7.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
7.5Good
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 SLD, 2 Aspherical

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    715 g vs 1045 g — lower is better

  • Length

    139.2 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    29.5 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    78.9 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED…

  • OIS effectiveness

    4.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal length (Min)
105 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
105 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
19
17
Groups
12
14
Special elements
1 SLD, 2 Aspherical
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
29.5 cm−11 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
1 ×3.3× more
0.3 ×
Autofocus motor
Stepping motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
4.5 stops
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
715 g−330 g less
1045 g
Length
139.2 mm−61 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
78.9 mm−9 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Lens mount
Leica L
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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