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Sigma 85mm F/1.4 DG DN | A vs Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II — Which Is Better?

Sigma 85mm F/1.4 DG DN | A versus Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
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Sigma · f/1.4 · Sony E mount Sigma 85mm F/1.4 DG DN | A
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Sony · f/1.4 · Sony E mount Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
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Sigma 85mm F/1.4 DG DN | A
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
General
Release Year 20202024
Production Status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In ProductionIn Production
Version
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The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
N/AII
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
ArtGM
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony ESony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony ESony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full FrameFull Frame
Physical93/100100/100
Lens Weight 625 g642 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
82.8 mm84.7 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
96.1 mm107.3 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
YesYes
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm77 mm
Optics88/10088/100
Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
85 mm85 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.41.4
Focal Length Angle of View 28.560464963937992°29°
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
18 mm18 mm
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
AutomaticAutomatic
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
1102011020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
✗✗
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
85 cm0150085 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
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Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.12x0.11x
Autofocus Mode YesYes
Manual Mode YesYes
Manual Focusing Ring YesYes
Features32/10052/100
Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
YesYes
Fluorine Coating
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Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
NoYes
Built In Lens Hood ✗✗
Lens Hood Type RoundRound
Teleconverter
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A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
✗✗
Image Stabilization ✗✗
Construction31/10054/100
Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
1514
Groups 1111
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
12
Bi Aspherical Elements
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Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
00
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
52
Super Low Dispersion
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Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
00
CA Reduction
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Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
00
Internal Focusing
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Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
NoYes

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