Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II vs Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 263 g lighter (642 g vs 905 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings and events, hybrid shooters
Pick the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2024
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II | Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
642 g
lighter
|
905 g
|
| Length |
107.3 mm
shorter
|
121.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
84.7 mm
|
87.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
|
0.84 m
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2024
|
2026
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.11× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
The second-generation 85mm f/1.4 G Master portrait prime for E-mount. It adds an aperture ring and is lighter than the original, at about 642 g.
Pros
- Aperture ring
- Lighter than the original
- 77mm filter thread
Cons
- Heavier than f/1.8 85mm lenses
- Large for a portrait prime at about 642 g
Our notes
Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art
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