Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G 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 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G | 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/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Af motor | SWM | HSM |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Weight g | 350.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 86 |
| Length mm | 73.0 | 126.2 |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | 94.7 |
| Min focus m | 0.8 (closer focusing) | 0.85 |
| Max magnification | 0.124 | 0.12 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G
A fast, relatively compact portrait prime for Nikon FX cameras with a silent-wave motor. It also works on DX cameras as a longer lens.
Pros
- f/1.8 aperture
- Sharp
- Fast AF
- Light for 85mm (350 g)
Cons
- No VR
- Purple fringing wide open
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