Sigma 105 mm f/1,4 DG HSM Art Sony vs Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony)

Sigma 105 mm f/1,4 DG HSM Art Sony vs Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony)

When comparing Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony) and Sigma 105 mm f/1,4 DG HSM Art Sony, which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Sigma 105 mm f/1,4 DG HSM Art - Sony has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.4 compared to the 2.8 aperture of Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony). This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sigma 105 mm f/1,4 DG HSM Art - Sony wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Sigma 105 mm f/1,4 DG HSM Art Sony

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 105 mm f/1,4 DG HSM Art Sony and Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony):

	Sigma 105 mm f/1,4 DG HSM Art - Sony	Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Weight	1645 g	Missing
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	105 mm	105 mm
Largest Aperture	1.4	2.8
Anamorphic	No	Missing
Minimum Focus Distance	100 cm	Missing
Type	Prime	Missing
Aperture Blades	9	Missing
Lens Groups	12	Missing
Lens Elements	17	Missing
Image Stabilization	No	Missing
Autofocus	Evet	Missing
Macro	No	Missing
Weather Seal	Yes	Missing
Full Frame Coverage	Yes	Missing
Lens Hood Included	Yes	Missing