Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art vs Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 is 8 mm shorter. Sirui 85mm f/1.4 is 90 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art is an 85mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 is an 85mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art 
Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art better than the Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4?
- 8 mm shorter (94.1 mm vs 102 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 better than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art?
- 90 g lighter (540 g vs 630 g)
- More aperture blades (15 vs 11)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 77 mm)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 90 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 630 g (1.39 lbs) | 540 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 82.8 mm (diameter) x 94.1 mm (length) | 102 x 80.3 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m (33.46 in) | 0.85 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12x ◆ | 0.115x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 (rounded) | 15 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 11 groups | 14 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 67 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Price | — | $599 list price |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sirui
- 94.1 × 82.8 mm
- 102 × 80.3 mm
The Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 is 8 mm longer and 90 g lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
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Sample frames
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4?
- The Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 weighs 540 g, 90 g less than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art (630 g).
- Do the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sirui Aurora 85 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 90 g lighter to carry.
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