Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art vs Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Sirui 75mm f/2.9 has a longer reach.
The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art is a 70mm f/2.8 prime, and the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x is a 75mm f/2.9 prime. On paper the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 4, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art 
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Key differences
Why is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art better than the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.9)
- Wider field of view (70mm vs 75mm)
- 886 g lighter (515 g vs 1401 g)
- 52 mm shorter (105.8 mm vs 157.5 mm long)
- Focuses 59 cm closer (0.26 m vs 0.85 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (1x vs 0.11x)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x better than the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art?
- Longer reach (75mm vs 70mm)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art has the edge: it reaches 1x magnification against 0.11x.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art has the edge: its f/2.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.9.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art | Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 ◆ | f/2.9 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Macro prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 515 g (1.14 lbs) ◆ | 1401 g |
| Dimensions | 70.8 mm (diameter) x 105.8 mm (length) | 157.5 x 88 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.258 m (10.2 in) ◆ | 0.85 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1.0x ◆ | 0.11x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 10 groups | 15 elements / 13 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Sigma SA, Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Price | — | $1,299 list price |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sirui
- 105.8 × 70.8 mm
- 157.5 × 88 mm
The Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x is 52 mm longer and 886 g heavier than the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art.
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Sample frames
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art or the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x?
- The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art opens to f/2.8, against f/2.9 on the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art or the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x?
- The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art weighs 515 g, 886 g less than the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x (1401 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art or the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x?
- The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art focuses down to 0.26 m, against 0.85 m for the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x.
- Do the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art and the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art or the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art has the edge: it reaches 1x magnification against 0.11x.
- Is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art or the Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art has the edge: its f/2.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.9.
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