Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G:Nikon AF-S
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef:f/1.4
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G:f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$449
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$879
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Min focal length Better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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