Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 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.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 11.8 stops (f/1.4 vs f/85.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 85mm f/1.8 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/85.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1992 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | HSM |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Weight g | 425.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | 86 |
| Length mm | 71.5 | 126.2 |
| Diameter mm | 75.0 | 94.7 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 0.12 |
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
The EF 85mm f/1.8 USM is a fast, compact short telephoto that has been a staple Canon portrait lens since 1992. Ring-type USM focusing and full-frame coverage.
Pros
- Quick, quiet USM autofocus
- f/1.8 aperture
- Light for its focal length
- Full-time manual focus
Cons
- Purple fringing at wide apertures
- No image stabilization
- Fairly long minimum focus distance (0.85 m)
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