Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
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Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.4D IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 70 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4D IF captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1.4 kg
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 2.6x lighter
Cheaper $959.00 vs $1,699.00
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 The best price we've seen is $740 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Magnification Poor magnification Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k:1:8 (0.1x)
85mm f/1.4D IF:1:8.8 (0.1x)

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$259
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

Sports lens

$799
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k

Sports lens

$729
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Wildlife lens

$1,397
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Wildlife lens

$397
Zoom range More zoom
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sports lens

$899
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

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