Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art goes wider (18mm vs 85mm).
- Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM reaches further (85mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM | 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Mount | Sigma SA | Sigma SA |
| Type | Prime | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 85mm | 18-35mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 72 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.232 |
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM: a full-frame fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sigma SA mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
A 18-35mm f/1.8 APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is designed for Sigma SA mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. An APS-C zoom with a constant f/1.8 aperture, unusually bright for a zoom lens.