Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Pentax SMC
55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 55 mm
Help
 More than 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 Pentax 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM
Slightly better wide angle 55 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 Around 40% better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:5.9 (0.2x) vs 1:8.6 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo
Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM Learn more about
the Pentax 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM:Pentax SDM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

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 EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

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 vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Canon-ef

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Canon-ef

Low light lens

$269
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Canon-ef 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 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
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
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

Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$447
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 vs the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM
Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k

Low light lens

$349
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k vs the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM
Pentax SMC D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro

Pentax SMC D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens

$597
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the SMC D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Low light lens

$499
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k vs the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM
Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

Macro lens

$847
Magnification Much more magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro vs the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

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