Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 vs Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 | 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Blades | 11 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Af motor | Stepping motor | none |
| Elements | 15 | 12 |
| Weight g | 625 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 96.1 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 82.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.247 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 2.0 |
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
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
A manual-focus 2:1 macro lens for full-frame cameras that magnifies subjects to twice life-size. It has an APO design for low colour fringing and a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- 2:1 magnification
- APO optical design
- 67mm filters
- Close focus 0.247 m
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture
- Large
- No stabilization