Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 57 g lighter (848 g vs 905 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, fashion
Pick the Sigma 85mm 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 prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2016
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
848 g
lighter
|
905 g
|
| Length |
107.5 mm
shorter
|
121.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
89.5 mm
|
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 |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2016
|
2026
|
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
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
Our notes
Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art
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263 g lighter vs ½ stop faster
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focuses closer vs 278 g lighter
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337 g lighter vs ½ stop faster
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