Sigma EX 105mm f/2,8 DG Macro Specifications

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Product
Name Sigma EX 105mm f/2,8 DG Macro

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Manufacturer Sigma
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2005
MSRP 640 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Telephoto Lens
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no possibility to zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon (see compatible cameras)
Nikon (see compatible cameras)
Compatibility Works on all sensors (see compatible cameras)
Focus
Closest Focusing Distance 31 cm
1:1 at Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Built-in autofocus (AF) motor Canon
Nikon
Nikon; for autofocus the camera has to have a built-in autofocus (AF) motor
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Aperture
Maximum aperture f/2,8
Optics
Elements: 11 elements / 10 groups
Focal Length 105 mm

Depending on which camera this lens is used the focal length can seem different. This is because different camera sensors can have a slight crop factor and the focal length will be equivalent to:
  • 105 mm on Canon FF, Full frame
  • 136 mm on Canon APS-H
  • 168 mm on Canon APS-C
  • 105 mm on Nikon FX, Full frame
  • 158 mm on Nikon DX, APS-C
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Physical
Diameter 74 mm
Length 95 mm
Weight 450 g (see the total weight, camera+lens)
Other
Image stabilization No
Filter Filter Thread, 58 mm
Lens Hood LH620-01 (included)
Tripod mount No (Read more)
Weather sealing No