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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Cheaper $894.00 vs $1,629.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $735 cheaper (around 50% less)
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-S 85mm f/1.4G
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

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 Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:1:8.6 (0.1x)
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G:1:8.3 (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 AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
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 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

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 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Lowest price Cheaper
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/1.4G
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
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

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