Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art
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: 337 g lighter (568 g vs 905 g)
- You want a compact lens: 99.5 mm vs 121.7 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, low-light
Pick the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You shoot video: Linear 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: 13 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
11 differences| Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 | Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
568 g
lighter
|
905 g
|
| Length |
99.5 mm
shorter
|
121.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
|
87.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.9 m
|
0.84 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
DLSM
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2026
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.11× 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 f/1.2 DG Art
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