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Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Since its announcement in 2011, Sigma’s 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro lens has featured in just about every macro lens recommendation list. It’s a widely respected optic that’s available in a range of mounts at a more affordable price than the comparable options from the main camera manufacturers. However, it was designed when DSLRs were the primary focus and now, with mirrorless camera sales taking the lead, Sigma has gone back to the drawing board to recreate it for this new breed. And so the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is born. It’s available with either the L mount for Leica, Panasonic and Sigma cameras, or in Sony’s E-mount.

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While the older SLR lens has 16 elements in 11 groups, Sigma has arranged 17 elements

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