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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 Nikon F Nikon F
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 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

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

A huge, fast portrait telephoto prime for full-frame DSLRs with a 105mm front filter thread. It has HSM autofocus and no optical stabilization.

Pros

  • f/1.4 aperture at 105mm
  • HSM autofocus
  • Strong sharpness
  • 9-bladed aperture

Cons

  • Very large
  • 105mm filters are large
  • No stabilization

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