Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM 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: 362 g lighter (848 g vs 1210 g)
- You want a compact lens: 107.5 mm vs 152.2 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, fashion
Pick the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
848 g
lighter
|
1210 g
|
| Length |
107.5 mm
shorter
|
152.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
89.5 mm
slimmer
|
94.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2016
|
not listed
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- 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
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/1.4 DG HSM Art
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