Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

differences

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

Wider aperture

f/1.4

f/1.8

At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops

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

$894.00

The best price we've seen is $314 cheaper (around 40% less)

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Silent focus motor

85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma HSM
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G:	Nikon AF-S

Wide aperture

85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:	f/1.4
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G:	f/1.8

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

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/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959

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/1.8G

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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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

Macro lens

$499

Has better macro

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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

Low light lens

$197

Has a higher max f/stop

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149

Has a narrower aperture

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/1.8G

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

Travel lens

$330

Image stabilization

Significantly more zoom

Much narrower aperture

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

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894

Wider aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Better wide angle

Slightly lighter

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G