Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM 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: 642 g lighter (568 g vs 1210 g)
- You want a compact lens: 99.5 mm vs 152.2 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, low-light
Pick the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
9 differences| Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
568 g
lighter
|
1210 g
|
| Length |
99.5 mm
shorter
|
152.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
slimmer
|
94.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.9 m
|
0.85 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
0.12×
larger
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
14 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
DLSM
|
HSM
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Aperture blades
- 9 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/1.4 DG HSM Art
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