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Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE vs Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is 62 g lighter. Sigma 85mm f/1.4 is 6 mm shorter.

Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE 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, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE better than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art?

  • 62 g lighter (568 g vs 630 g)

Why is the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art better than the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE?

  • 6 mm shorter (94.1 mm vs 100 mm long)
  • Focuses 5 cm closer (0.85 m vs 0.9 m)
  • Has a physical aperture ring
  • More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
  • Newer design (2020 vs 2019)
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Which should you buy?

By use
  • portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE has the edge: it is 62 g lighter to carry.
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Specification

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SpecificationSamyang AF 85mm F1.4 FESigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Focal length85mm 85mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4 f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16 f/16
Lens typeTelephoto prime lens Telephoto prime lens
FormatFull Frame Full Frame
Weight568 g (1.25 lbs) ◆630 g (1.39 lbs)
Dimensions88 mm (diameter) x 100 mm (length) 82.8 mm (diameter) x 94.1 mm (length)
Minimum focusing distance0.90 m (35.43 in) 0.85 m (33.46 in) ◆
Maximum magnification0.11x 0.12x ◆
Image stabilizationNo No
Weather sealingYes Yes (dust and splash resistant)
Aperture ringNo Yes
Aperture blades9 (rounded) 11 (rounded) ◆
Optical construction11 elements in 8 groups 15 elements in 11 groups
Filter size77 mm 77 mm
Lens mountSony E Sony E, L-Mount
Released2019 2020
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Size

Drawn to relative scale
  • A · Samyang
  • B · Sigma
  • 100 × 88 mm
  • 94.1 × 82.8 mm

The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE is 6 mm longer and 62 g lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.

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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE

Too many talks but no communication...
Too many talks but no communication... by Pavel Valchev
Giulia, Gin & Gina, 13. Woche
Giulia, Gin & Gina, 13. Woche by Feldhase
Pleasure Bay Sunset
Pleasure Bay Sunset by Thea Prum
Who you looking at me?
Who you looking at me? by Thea Prum

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Kyoto - Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
Kyoto - Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine by Seb Lyon
Veronica Under the Bridge 1 Final (1 of 1)
Veronica Under the Bridge 1 Final (1 of 1) by C Rankin
Naomi Backlit 1 Final (1 of 1)
Naomi Backlit 1 Final (1 of 1) by C Rankin
Kyoto Gion
Kyoto Gion by Seb Lyon
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
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Video thumbnail for Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art review 1
Video thumbnail for Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art review 2
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Questions

Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE or the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art?
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE weighs 568 g, 62 g less than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art (630 g).
Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE or the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art?
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art focuses down to 0.85 m, against 0.9 m for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE.
Do the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE 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 Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE or the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art better for portrait photography?
For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE has the edge: it is 62 g lighter to carry.
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