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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

vs

Sigma

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Sony E Mount

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Jul 2023

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports is 2.1 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

PortraitMacro & Close-up

Wins

1categories

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art wins 4 categories·70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports wins 1 categories
  • B70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • A105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
  • A105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Weight (715 g vs 1345 g)
  • A105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Length (150 mm vs 238 mm)
  • A105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Focal Length105 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight715 g1345 g
Min Focus28 cm38 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Portrait
7.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
9.0Excellent
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
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

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    715 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Length

    150 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it

  • Control ring

    Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 81 mm

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 Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

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Full specifications

= category winner

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
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
14
23
Groups
11
17
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Min focus distance
28 cm−10 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
1 ×4× more
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Weight
715 g−630 g less
1345 g
Length
150 mm−88 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
81 mm
81 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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