Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 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.
| Spec | EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM | 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2017 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | HSM |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Weight g | 950.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 86 |
| Length mm | 105.4 | 126.2 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.6 | 94.7 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.12 |
Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
The L-series 85mm f/1.4 with in-lens image stabilization and weather sealing, aimed at portrait and event work on full-frame EF bodies.
Pros
- Image stabilization on a fast prime
- f/1.4 aperture
- Weather-sealed L build
- Smooth background rendering
Cons
- Heavier than the f/1.8 version
- Not as fast as the f/1.2L
- Stabilizer does not freeze subject motion
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