Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 57 g lighter (568 g vs 625 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Low-light
Pick the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 if
- You shoot video: Stepping motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 uses DLSM)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
- Our notes say it suits: Fashion
Spec differences
10 differences| Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
568 g
lighter
|
625 g
|
| Length |
99.5 mm
|
96.1 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
|
82.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Min focus distance |
0.9 m
|
0.85 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
0.12×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
DLSM
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2020
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
An autofocus 85mm f/1.4 prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Autofocus may trail native lenses
- Plain build
Our notes
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020
A portrait prime for full-frame mirrorless with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It has a dust- and splash-proof structure and weighs about 625 g.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Pleasant background blur
- Relatively compact for an 85mm f/1.4
Cons
- Autofocus can differ from native Sony lenses on some bodies
- Larger than f/1.8 85mm primes
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