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Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
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At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f captures much more light, 0.7 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-S 85mm f/1.8G

Slightly cheaper $579.57 vs $894.00
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The best price we've seen is $314 cheaper (around 40% less)
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 Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G:Nikon AF-S
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f: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

Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629

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

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

Macro lens

$499

Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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
Weight Slightly lighter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

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