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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Compared to the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2020 | 2016 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/11 | 11/8 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 28.6º | 29° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.4-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 22.2 oz (630g) | 28.9 oz (820g) |
| Actual Weight | 22.1 oz (627g) | 28.8 oz (815g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.5 oz (71g) | 1.9 oz (55g) |
| In-Use Weight | 24.6 oz (698g) | 30.7 oz (870g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.26 x 3.7” (82.8 x 94.1mm) | 3.52 x 4.23” (89.5 x 107.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.3 x 3.97” (84 x 100.8mm) | 3.5 x 4.41” (88.8 x 112mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.41” (112mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.01 x 2.3” (101.9 x 58.5mm) | 3.94 x 1.89” (100 x 48mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.96 - 4.01” (151.5 - 101.9mm) | 6.13 - 6.13” (155.8 - 155.8mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.26” (31.9mm) | 1” (25.5mm) |
| Filter Size | 77mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Stepping Motor | SSM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 1260° | 127° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 33.46” (850mm) | 31.5” (800mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 30.31” (770mm) | 31.42” (798mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.12x | 0.12x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH828-02 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH142 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Padded Nylon | Y / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 85mm = 9.96' | 85mm = 9.66' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 85mm = 3037mm | 85mm = 2943mm |
| Review | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Lens |
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