Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF vs Sigma 105mm 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
- Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF goes wider (85mm vs 105mm).
- Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art reaches further (105mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF | 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 105mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 105 |
| Min focus m | 1.1 | 1.0 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Af motor | n/a | HSM |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.12 |
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
A manual-focus 85mm portrait prime for full-frame DSLRs with an f/1.4 aperture. It delivers smooth background blur.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Smooth background blur
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Slower to use for moving subjects
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A very large 105mm f/1.4 portrait prime for DSLRs with a hypersonic motor. It has no optical stabilizer and is aimed at studio and fashion shooters.
Pros
- Extreme background blur
- Sharp
- Supplied tripod collar
Cons
- Very heavy at about 1,645 g
- Large