Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.4D IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f.
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
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:1:8.6 (0.1x)
85mm f/1.4D IF:1:8.8 (0.1x)
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,283
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
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 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Magnification Much more magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

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