Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 is 0.7 stops brighter maximum aperture. Sony 85mm f/1.8 is 259 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/1.8 is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 4 advantages each.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art 
Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art better than the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8?
- 0.7 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2017)
Why is the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8 better than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art?
- 259 g lighter (371 g vs 630 g)
- 12 mm shorter (82 mm vs 94.1 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.8 m vs 0.85 m)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 77 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 ◆ | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 630 g (1.39 lbs) | 371 g (13.09 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 82.8 mm (diameter) x 94.1 mm (length) | 78 x 82 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m (33.46 in) | 0.8 m (31.50 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 (rounded) ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 11 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 67 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 94.1 × 82.8 mm
- 82 × 78 mm
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art is 12 mm longer and 259 g heavier than the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8.
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Sample frames
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8?
- The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art opens to f/1.4, against f/1.8 on the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8, 0.7 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8?
- The Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8 weighs 371 g, 259 g less than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art (630 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8?
- The Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8 focuses down to 0.8 m, against 0.85 m for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
- Do the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8 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/1.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- Is the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8 better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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