Optical excellence with close-focusing capabilities, the L-mount 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens, from Sigma, is a short-telephoto prime optimized for macro use. With a minimum focusing distance of 11.6", and a 5.5" working distance, this lens offers a life-size, 1:1 reproduction ratio for accurate rendering of close-up subjects. Its optical design incorporates one SLD element, which also helps to realize high clarity and color accuracy by suppressing various aberrations and color fringing. A Super Multi-Layer Coating has also been applied, which controls flare and ghosting for greater contrast.

Benefitting handling, this lens sports a Hyper-Sonic Motor for quick and quiet AF performance and intuitive full-time manual focus control. A focus limiter switch also helps to boost focusing speed and precision, and there is also a customizable AFL button and dedicated focus mode switch. Additionally, the lens features a nine-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh quality and the lens housing is also weather-sealed to suit working in inclement conditions.

Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22    1:1 Magnification, 11.6" Min. Focus    Hyper-Sonic Motor AF System    Custom AFL Button, Focus Limiter Switch    Physical Aperture Ring; De-Click Switch    Weather-Sealed Design

As part of the Art line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve truly notable optical performance and is ideally suited for creative and artistic applications.

Short-telephoto prime is designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras but can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 157.5mm equivalent focal length.

One Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element markedly reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.

A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.

True macro design affords a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification along with an 11.6" minimum focusing distance, and a 5.5" minimum working distance, to suit working with close-up subjects.

The integrated HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) realizes quick and quiet autofocus performance, which is further complemented by an optimized AF algorithm to produce smoother focusing performance. The HSM also permits full-time manual focus control simply by rotating the focus ring at any time.

Focus limiter switch can be used to constrain the focusing range within three zones for faster, more responsive performance: 11.6" to 1.6', 1.6' to infinity, and 11.6" to infinity.

Manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture switching to benefit video applications. Additionally, a dedicated aperture ring lock switch can also be employed to prevent accidental shifting of the aperture setting.

Built-in Autofocus-Lock (AFL) button which can be assigned additional functions widens the range of operations available on the lens.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

Weather-resistant construction with a brass bayonet that affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity.

The L-mount version of this lens is compatible with optional TC-1411 and TC-2011 teleconverters, which can be used to further increase magnification without increasing the effective working distance. Additionally, this lens is compatible with the optional Sigma UD-11 USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you do focus stacking on this lens with Sony A7R IV?

A: The Sony Alpha a7R IV does not do in camera focus stacking regardless of lens used.

Q: 2. Why those photos do not match with the product? is it different?

A: It is a mess up on our end. The first image and images 11-15 are correct.

Q: 3. Would this lens be suitable for digitizing 4x6 prints? At what distance would my Lumix S1 and lens need to be from the works of that size? Thanks!

A: Yes. The lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 11.6", and a 5.5" working distance, this lens offers a life-size, 1:1 reproduction ratio for accurate rendering of close-up subjects.

Q: 4. Is there any compatible tripod collar for this lens?

A: According to Sigma, there is no compatible lens collar for this lens.

Q: 5. Has the autofocus speed improved over that of the Sigma 70mm macro that some people complained about?

A: Sigma has improved the auto-focus on the new 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens for Sony E. The Hypersonic Motor delivers smooth, quiet, confident autofocus in both close-up and portrait-distance settings. There is a three-zone focus limiter switch that allows for even swifter response when focusing exclusively in either the macro or more distant range.

Q: 6. Will adding one of the new Sigma teleconverters increase the magnification beyond 1:1?

A: Yes, adding the Sigma L-mount teleconverters to the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens for Leica L will boost magnification. One can use the TC-1411 and TC-2011, increasing the maximum magnification to 1.4:1 and 2:1, respectively. Note this only applies to the L-mount version of the lens.

Q: 7. Will this lens work with Sony RV and in camera focus bracket (not processing)?

A: Yes, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens (Sony E) is compatible with The focus bracketing option on Sony a7R V Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 8. This lens is rather long. Will it come with a tripod collar?

A: No,Sigma does not manufacture a tripod collar designed for use with the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens for Sony E.

Q: 9. How well will this work in an indoor even with low light?

A: In terms of light gathering capabilities, this f/2.8 lens does gather a lot of light. A f/2.8 is a larger aperture that lets more light through then lets say an f/4 lens. In terms of focusing in low light, that will depend on the specific camera used.

Q: 10. Can the aperture be controlled within the camera, or is it manual aperture control only?

A: You may control the aperture using the built in aperture ring or in the body.