Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 vs f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sigma · 2020

85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020

f/1.4625 gStepping motor

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85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

f/1.41210 gHSM

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Pick the F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 585 g lighter (625 g vs 1210 g)
You shoot video: Stepping motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the f/1.4 DG HSM Art uses HSM)
You want a compact lens: 96.1 mm vs 152.2 mm long
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, fashion

Pick the f/1.4 DG HSM Art if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

8 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 and the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
	F1.4 DG DN \| Art 020	f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Weight	625 g lighter	1210 g
Length	96.1 mm shorter	152.2 mm
Diameter	82.8 mm slimmer	94.7 mm
Filter thread	77 mm	86 mm
Aperture blades	11 more blades	9
Optical design	15 elements / 11 groups	14 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor	Stepping motor	HSM
Released	2020	not listed

10 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, max magnification, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all

Brand: Sigma both
Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 85mm both
Max aperture: f/1.4 both
Min focus distance: 0.85 m both
Max magnification: 0.12× 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.