Sigma
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Prime/Zoom
90
/ 100
From $799
VS
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM wins by 6
Canon
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Prime/Zoom
96
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art lands at 90 and Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art 90
vs 96 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Score breakdown
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
90 sharpness 90
af 88
build 88
value 85
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
96 sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM |
|---|
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art vs Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Which is better, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art or Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM? +
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art worth the price? +
At $799, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM worth the price? +
At $2,999, Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art or Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.