Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 vs f/1.2 DG Art
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 280 g lighter (625 g vs 905 g)
- You want a compact lens: 96.1 mm vs 121.7 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, fashion
Pick the 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 care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 11
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2020
Spec differences
11 differences| F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 | f/1.2 DG Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
625 g
lighter
|
905 g
|
| Length |
96.1 mm
shorter
|
121.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
82.8 mm
slimmer
|
87.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
|
0.84 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 11 groups
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
2020
|
2026
|
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- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes 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
Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art
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