Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
Slightly cheaper $894.00 vs $1,249.00
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 The best price we've seen is $355 cheaper (around 30% 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 Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f 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 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 70 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:1:8.6 (0.1x)
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f:1:8 (0.1x)

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 better 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 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
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 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sports lens

$999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Macro lens

$729
Magnification Much more magnification
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS 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
Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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