Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 focuses 5 cm closer. Sigma 85mm f/1.4 is 403 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 is an 85mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art is an 85mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art 01
Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 better than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.8 m vs 0.85 m)
Why is the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art better than the Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4?
- 403 g lighter (630 g vs 1033 g)
- 19 mm shorter (94.1 mm vs 113 mm long)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 10)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the edge: it is 403 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 1033 g | 630 g (1.39 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 113 x 88 mm | 82.8 mm (diameter) x 94.1 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.8 m ◆ | 0.85 m (33.46 in) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.12x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes (dust and splash resistant) |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 11 (rounded) ◆ |
| Optical construction | 15 elements / 11 groups | 15 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | — | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · Sigma
- 113 × 88 mm
- 94.1 × 82.8 mm
The Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 is 19 mm longer and 403 g heavier than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
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Sample frames
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art?
- The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art weighs 630 g, 403 g less than the Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 (1033 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art?
- The Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.8 m, against 0.85 m for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
- Do the Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the edge: it is 403 g lighter to carry.
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