Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs f/1.2 DG Art
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the 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 want the lighter lens to carry: 310 g lighter (905 g vs 1215 g)
- You shoot video: Linear motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the f/1.4 DG HSM Art uses HSM)
- You want a compact lens: 119.7 mm vs 150.2 mm long
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
11 differences| f/1.4 DG HSM Art | f/1.2 DG Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
1215 g
|
905 g
lighter
|
| Length |
150.2 mm
|
119.7 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
94.7 mm
|
87.2 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
86 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
|
0.84 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 12 groups
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2026
|
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- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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