Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art vs Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Laowa 65mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view.
The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art is a 70mm f/2.8 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO is a 65mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art 
Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO?
- Longer reach (70mm vs 65mm)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 52 mm)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO better than the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art?
- Wider field of view (65mm vs 70mm)
- 180 g lighter (335 g vs 515 g)
- 6 mm shorter (100 mm vs 105.8 mm long)
- Focuses 9 cm closer (0.17 m vs 0.26 m)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.17 m.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO has the edge: it is 180 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art | Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70mm | 65mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Macro prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 515 g (1.14 lbs) | 335 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 70.8 mm (diameter) x 105.8 mm (length) | 100 x 57 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.258 m (10.2 in) | 0.17 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 1.0x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 10 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Sigma SA, Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Price | — | $399 launch price |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Venus
- 105.8 × 70.8 mm
- 100 × 57 mm
The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art is 6 mm longer and 180 g heavier than the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO.
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Sample frames
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art
Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO
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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 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO weighs 335 g, 180 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 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO focuses down to 0.17 m, against 0.26 m for the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art.
- Do the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art and the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO 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 Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.17 m.
- Is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art or the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO has the edge: it is 180 g lighter to carry.
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