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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro

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 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
  • Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art goes wider (85mm vs 105mm).
  • Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro reaches further (105mm vs 85mm).
Specification comparison
Spec 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Brand Sigma Sigma
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Type Prime Macro
Focal length 85mm (wider) 105mm
Max aperture f/1.4 (faster) f/2.8
Blades 9 9
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 12 11
Af motor HSM HSM
Elements 14 16
Filter mm 86 62
Length mm 126.2 126.4
Diameter mm 94.7 78.3
Min focus m 0.85 0.312 (closer focusing)
Max magnification 0.12 1.0
Weight g n/a 725
Stabilized n/a Yes

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/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro

A 1:1 macro lens with Optical Stabilizer and a hypersonic motor. It also works as a portrait lens.

Pros

  • Optical Stabilizer
  • 1:1 magnification
  • Close focus to 0.312 m

Cons

  • Older design
  • Weighs about 725 g

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