Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/2 AI-S vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | Nikkor 85mm f/2 AI-S | 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Af motor | none | HSM |
| Elements | 5 | 14 |
| Weight g | 310.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | 86 |
| Length mm | 61.0 | 126.2 |
| Diameter mm | 63.5 | 94.7 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.12 |
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/2 AI-S
A compact manual-focus 85mm f/2 with a 52mm filter thread. It weighs about 310g and focuses down to 0.85m.
Pros
- Compact at about 310g
- f/2 aperture
- 52mm filter thread
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Flare against bright light
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A fast 85mm portrait prime for full-frame DSLRs, with an 86mm filter thread and a minimum focus distance of 0.85 m.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- HSM autofocus
- Strong sharpness
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Large and heavy
- 86mm filters
- No stabilization