Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art vs Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view. Voigtlander 110mm f/2.5 is 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art is a 105mm f/2.8 prime, and the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro is an 110mm f/2.5 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 5 advantages each.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art 
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art better than the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro?
- Wider field of view (105mm vs 110mm)
- 61 g lighter (710 g vs 771 g)
- Focuses 6 cm closer (0.29 m vs 0.35 m)
- Is weather sealed
- Newer design (2020 vs 2018)
Why is the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro better than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art?
- 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.5 vs f/2.8)
- Longer reach (110mm vs 105mm)
- 55 mm shorter (78.4 mm vs 133.6 mm long)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.29 m.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro has the edge: its f/2.5 aperture gathers more light than f/2.8.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art | Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 105mm | 110mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Macro prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 710 g (1.57 lbs) ◆ | 771 g (27.20 oz) |
| Dimensions | 74 mm (diameter) x 133.6 mm (length) | 99.7 x 78.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.29 m (11.6 in) ◆ | 0.35 m (13.78 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 1.0x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes (de-clickable) | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 17 elements in 12 groups | 14 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 58 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Voigtlander
- 133.6 × 74 mm
- 78.4 × 99.7 mm
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art is 55 mm longer and 61 g lighter than the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro.
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Sample frames
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro?
- The Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro opens to f/2.5, against f/2.8 on the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art, 0.3 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro?
- The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art weighs 710 g, 61 g less than the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro (771 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro?
- The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art focuses down to 0.29 m, against 0.35 m for the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro.
- Do the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art and the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.29 m.
- Is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 Macro has the edge: its f/2.5 aperture gathers more light than f/2.8.
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