Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020
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 lighter by 223g.
| Spec | FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 848.0 | 625 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Length mm | 107.5 | 96.1 |
| Diameter mm | 89.5 | 82.8 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Blades | n/a | 11 |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 15 |
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
A G Master portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and weighs about 848 g.
Pros
- Smooth background blur
- Sharp and well corrected
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Heavy at about 848 g
- The GM II is lighter
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