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 II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 is 13 mm shorter. Sony 85mm f/1.4 has a newer design.
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 II is an 85mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, 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 II 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art better than the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM II?
- 13 mm shorter (94.1 mm vs 107.3 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM II better than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art?
- Newer design (2024 vs 2020)
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| 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) ◆ | 642 g |
| Dimensions | 82.8 mm (diameter) x 94.1 mm (length) | 107.3 x 84.7 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m (33.46 in) | 0.85 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 (rounded) | 11 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 11 groups | 14 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Price | — | $1,799.99 launch price |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 94.1 × 82.8 mm
- 107.3 × 84.7 mm
The Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM II is 13 mm longer and 12 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 II
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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 II?
- The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art weighs 630 g, 12 g less than the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM II (642 g).
- Do the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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