Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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
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/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f captures much more light, 2 f-stops
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED 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 2.5x vs 1x
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 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:1:8.6 (0.1x)
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:1:7.1 (0.1x)

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:1x
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:2.5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Length Is shorter
Weight Is lighter
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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 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 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Weight Is lighter
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Weight Is lighter
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

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

Sports lens

$799
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Length Is shorter
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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 AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G 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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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