Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 vs Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 if
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.85 m vs 1.1 m
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, fashion
Pick the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 | Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.5
|
| Weight |
625 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
96.1 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
82.8 mm
|
78 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
closer
|
1.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
11
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 11 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2020
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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
Our notes
Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II
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