Macro · Full frame

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020

The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 is a full frame prime lens (105 mm, f/2.8) for Sony E-mount and L-Mount. It belongs to the macro class — ideal for close-ups of insects, flowers, products and details at up to life size.

105 mmf/2.8Sony E-mountL-Mount
105 mm
Focal length
f/2.8
Maximum aperture
23°
Diagonal angle of view (Full frame)
Full frame
Designed for

Specifications#

Brand
Sigma
Model
105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020
Lens type
Macro
Focal length
105 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Image circle
Full frame (36×24 mm)
Projection
Rectilinear
Lensfun correction profile
Yes — distortion/vignetting/TCA

Equivalent focal length on different cameras#

Field of view and depth-of-field equivalence when this lens is used on bodies with different sensor sizes (natively or via an adapter).

Camera formatAt 105 mmEquiv. aperture (DoF)
Full frame105 mm · 23°f/2.8
APS-C158 mm · 15°f/4.2
APS-C (Canon)168 mm · 15°f/4.5
Micro Four Thirds210 mm · 12°f/5.6

Depth of field & background blur#

Computed on its native Full frame format (CoC 30 µm). “Blur @2 m” is the size of an out-of-focus point at infinity, as a percentage of frame width, with the subject at 2 m — a simple bokeh index. Full table: 105 mm f/2.8 on full frame.

FocalApertureat 1 mat 2 mat 5 mat 10 mHyperfocalBlur @2 m
105 mmf/2.81.4 cm5.8 cm37.3 cm1.52 m131 m5.8%
105 mmf/41.9 cm8.3 cm53.4 cm2.18 m92.0 m4.0%
105 mmf/83.9 cm16.5 cm1.08 m4.52 m46.0 m2.0%

Handheld & night-sky limits#

NPF assumes typical 20–24 MP sensors (≈6 µm pixels on full frame, ≈3.9 µm on APS-C, ≈3.3 µm on Micro Four Thirds).

BodyMin. handheld shutter (longest focal)500 rule at 105 mmNPF at 105 mm, f/2.8
Full frame1/100 s5 s3 s
APS-C1/160 s3 s2 s
APS-C (Canon)1/160 s3 s2 s
Micro Four Thirds1/200 s2 s2 s

Adapt it to other systems#

Frequently asked questions#

Is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 full frame?

Yes — it covers the full 36 × 24 mm frame.

What is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 equivalent to on APS-C?

On a 1.5× APS-C body it frames like 158 mm, and like 168 mm on Canon APS-C.

What is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art 020 good for?

As a macro it suits close-ups of insects, flowers, products and details at up to life size.

Sources & licences#

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources

Last posts

  1. Why Lenses Cost More Than Camera Bodies
  2. Why Used Camera Gear Holds Value So Well
  3. Best Surge Protectors for Photography Editing Workstations
  4. Can Cheap Flash Triggers Damage Your Camera
  5. Do You Need a UPS for Your NAS and Why It Matters
  6. Best NAS for Photography Teams and How to Choose One
  7. Why Photos Look the Same After Buying Expensive Lenses
  8. Choosing NAS Drive Size for Growing Photo Archives
  9. Is an LTO Tape Drive Overkill for a Small Photography Studio
  10. Can Counterfeit Filters Damage Lens Coatings