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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs DN Art

Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the HSM Art if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the DN Art if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 585 g lighter (630 g vs 1215 g)
  • You shoot video: Stepping motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the HSM Art uses HSM)
  • You want a compact lens: 94.1 mm vs 150.2 mm long
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
HSM Art DN Art
Weight
1215 g
630 g lighter
Length
150.2 mm
94.1 mm shorter
Diameter
94.7 mm
82.8 mm slimmer
Filter thread
86 mm
77 mm
Aperture blades
9
11 more blades
Optical design
14 elements / 12 groups
15 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
HSM
Stepping motor
Released
not listed
2020
10 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, max magnification, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
Brand
Sigma both
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
85mm both
Max aperture
f/1.4 both
Min focus distance
0.85 m both
Max magnification
0.12× both
Image stabilization
No both
Weather sealing
Yes both

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