Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
35-100mm f/2 ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
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
Cheaper $894.00 vs $2,499.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,605 cheaper (2.8x less)
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly more magnification 1:8.6 (0.1x) vs 1:11.1 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Reasons to consider the Olympus 35-100mm f/2 ED

Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 35-100mm f/2 ED goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better wide angle 35 mm vs 85 mm
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 2.4x better wide angle
Slightly better telephoto 100 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Olympus Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 35-100mm f/2 ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha:f/1.4
35-100mm f/2 ED :f/2
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha:1:8.6 (0.1x)
35-100mm f/2 ED :1:11.1 (0.1x)

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
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Weight Is lighter
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Low light lens

$1,698
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$499
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Zeiss Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k

Zeiss Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k

Macro lens

$1,228
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens

$798
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 Macro vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Olympus Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED
Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS

Wildlife lens

$300
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS vs the Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Length Much shorter
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$363
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED

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