105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Reviewer verdict

Across 27 YouTube reviews, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art earns an Index score of 4.1/5, ranking #3 among Lenses. Reviewers most often praise its build quality, focal length/range, image quality, while the most common criticisms concern autofocus, build quality.

Reviewers universally praise the Sigma 105mm for its exceptional, razor-sharp optical quality, a hallmark of the Art series. This lens provides true 1:1 macro magnification, rendering incredible detail in close-up subjects, while also serving as a fantastic medium telephoto lens for portraiture, delivering beautiful, creamy bokeh and great subject separation. Its versatility is complemented by a premium, weather-sealed build and a wealth of physical controls, including a de-clickable aperture ring, a multi-stage focus limiter, and a customizable button. For its impressive performance and robust feature set, the lens is frequently cited as an excellent value, offering a compelling alternative to more expensive first-party options.

The most significant drawback is the lack of in-lens optical stabilization, making handheld macro photography challenging as even camera-body IBIS is less effective at close distances. While the autofocus is generally accurate, reviewers note it can be slow, audibly noisy, and prone to hunting, especially in low light or when covering its full focus range. This makes it less than ideal for video shooters using on-camera microphones. The focus-by-wire manual focus ring also drew criticism for feeling less precise and tactile than competing lenses with mechanical clutch systems, and some noted significant focus breathing.

Analysis based on 27 YouTube reviews (3h 47m of video) with 359 pros and 103 cons extracted.

Pros (359)

Cons (103)

Review sources

• Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro ART Lens Review (2022) by Stefan Malloch — 22 pros, 7 cons
• Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro ART [Review] - "NITIDEZ" es su apellido. 23 pros, 6 cons
• Sigma 105 F2.8 Macro Review [Sony E-Mount Full Frame & APS-C] by Dunna Did It — 19 pros, 8 cons
• Sigma 105mm f2.8 DG DN MACRO - New BEST macro lens for Sony-E mount!! by Pav SZ — 19 pros, 8 cons
• Sigma 105mm f2 8 DG DN macro lens review 18 pros, 6 cons
• Sigma 105mm F2.8 DN Macro Review | 4K by Dustin Abbott — 16 pros, 7 cons
• Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Review - ULTIMATE PORTRAIT/MACRO COMBO? by Tom Calton — 17 pros, 5 cons
• Das schärfste Makro Objektiv? 📸 SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | ART | Test 14 pros, 6 cons
• Sigma 105mm F2.8 MACRO ART Lens for Sony E Mount | Why You Should Consider This Lens! 16 pros, 3 cons
• Sigma 105mm F/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens Review by Focus Camera — 17 pros, 1 cons
• Introducing the Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro for Sony by Manny Ortiz — 14 pros, 3 cons
• Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN ART Lens Review | Sony E Mount Macro by Park Cameras — 14 pros, 3 cons
• Best Budget Macro Lens? Sigma 105mm Macro lens Review by Toby Wood — 12 pros, 5 cons
• BRANDNEU! Objektiv Review: SIGMA 105/2.8 DG DN ART MACRO by Pavel Kaplun — 14 pros, 2 cons
• Sigma 105 f2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens First Impressions: Beautiful!! by TECH360.TV — 13 pros, 3 cons
• Sigma 105/2.8 Macro DG DN │ First Look │ The Perfect Macro and Portrait lens combo! by Precision Camera and Video — 14 pros, 2 cons
• REVIEW // SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art lens 15 pros, 1 cons
• My New Macro lens sigma 105mm f2.8 dg dn ART 13 pros, 1 cons
• Sigma 105mm F2.8 Macro Opinion For Video by Harv Video/Audio Stuff — 7 pros, 7 cons
• Sigma 105mm F2.8 Macro DG DN –True 1:1 macro for Full Frame by Matti Sulanto — 10 pros, 4 cons
• More Than Just Another Macro Lens - Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art for Sony E and Leica L Review by Leigh & Raymond Photography — 12 pros, 1 cons
• Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review – Ultra Sharp Close-Ups by DirksFocus — 10 pros, 3 cons
• 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art Review 9 pros, 2 cons
• Is This The BEST Overlooked Sports Lens? 8 pros, 1 cons
• SIGMA 105mm 2.8 Macro ART REVIEW for Sony Cameras by Jared Polin — 5 pros, 3 cons
• Sigma 105mm 2.8 Sony lens on Dogs 4 pros, 3 cons
• Macro tips with SIGMA 105mm f2.8 Art 4 pros, 2 cons

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