
Canon EF Autofocus
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
- Focal length
- 105 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 460 g
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 31 cm
- Length
- 98 mm
At a Glance
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is a macro lens for full-frame Canon EF cameras. It offers 105 mm focal length, an f/2.8 aperture and a minimum focus distance of 31 cm. At 460 g it weighs relatively little for a telephoto. It suits macro, product and portrait work.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Portraits
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Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 105 mm
- Max. focal length
- 105 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 11
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 460 g (1.01 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 31 cm (12.2 in)
- Length
- 98 mm (3.86 in)
- Diameter
- 74 mm (2.91 in)
Which cameras does the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro fit?
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 168 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM | Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 105 mm | 105 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 460 g | 725 g | 625 g | 600 g |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | 62 mm | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 31 cm | 31.2 cm | 30 cm | 31 cm |
| Length | 98 mm | 126.4 mm | 123 mm | 119 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | yes | no |
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Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro: FAQ
Does the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro weigh?
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro weighs 460 g. It is 98 mm long with a diameter of 74 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro use?
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro takes 58 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is 31 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 168 mm in full-frame terms.
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