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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 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

  • Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art goes wider (85mm vs 105mm).
  • Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art reaches further (105mm vs 85mm).
Specification comparison
Spec 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Brand Sigma Sigma
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 85mm (wider) 105mm
Max aperture f/1.4 f/1.4
Blades 9 9
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 12 12
Af motor HSM HSM
Elements 14 17
Filter mm 86 105
Length mm 126.2 n/a
Diameter mm 94.7 n/a
Min focus m 0.85 (closer focusing) 1.0
Max magnification 0.12 0.12

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

A portrait prime from Sigma's Art line with an f/1.4 aperture and hypersonic motor. It is heavy and uses an 86mm filter thread.

Pros

  • Sharp
  • Smooth bokeh
  • Fast HSM focus

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Large 86mm filter diameter

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

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