Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 is 190 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 Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM is an 85mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art 
Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art better than the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM?
- 190 g lighter (630 g vs 820 g)
- 13 mm shorter (94.1 mm vs 107.5 mm long)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2016)
Why is the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM better than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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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 190 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| 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) ◆ | 820 g (28.92 oz) |
| Dimensions | 82.8 mm (diameter) x 94.1 mm (length) | 107.5 x 89.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m (33.46 in) | 0.85 m (33.46 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 11 (rounded) | 11 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 11 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2020 | 2016 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 94.1 × 82.8 mm
- 107.5 × 89.5 mm
The Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM is 13 mm longer and 190 g heavier than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
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Sample frames
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM?
- The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art weighs 630 g, 190 g less than the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM (820 g).
- Do the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM 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 Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the edge: it is 190 g lighter to carry.
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