Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro vs Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro and Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro.

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Product
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Manufacturer Sony Sigma
SKU SAL100M28
Release Date and Price
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2006 2006
Release Date 2006-06-05
MSRP 799 USD 670 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Sony A Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type Screw drive from camera N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes Yes
Aperture
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 100 mm 70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 76 mm
Length 99 mm 95 mm
Weight 505 gr 525 gr
Other
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU Sony ALC-SH0007 LH620-01 270
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A