Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art vs Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Laowa 60mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art is a 70mm f/2.8 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens is a 60mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art 
Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens?
- Longer reach (70mm vs 60mm)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 62 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens better than the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art?
- Wider field of view (60mm vs 70mm)
- 36 mm shorter (70 mm vs 105.8 mm long)
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.26 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (14 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.18 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art | Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70mm | 60mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Macro prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 515 g (1.14 lbs) | 503 g (17.74 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 70.8 mm (diameter) x 105.8 mm (length) | 95 x 70 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.258 m (10.2 in) | 0.18 m (7.09 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 1.0x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 10 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Sigma SA, Sony E, L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E |
| Released | 2018 | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Venus
- 105.8 × 70.8 mm
- 70 × 95 mm
The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art is 36 mm longer and 12 g heavier than the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens.
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Sample frames
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art
Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art or the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens weighs 503 g, 12 g less than the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art (515 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art or the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.26 m for the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art.
- Is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art or the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 60 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.18 m.
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