Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Pentax SMC
DA 70mm f/2.4

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.4
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM captures much more light, 1.6 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 70 mm
Help
 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Reasons to consider the Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the DA 70mm f/2.4 goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly better wide angle 70 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 Around 20% better wide angle
Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4 Learn more about
the Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
DA 70mm f/2.4:f/2.4
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:1:8.6 (0.1x)
DA 70mm f/2.4:1:8.3 (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
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4
Pentax SMC FA 77mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 77mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,047
Compare the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8 vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8 vs the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4
Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

Macro lens

$847
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro vs the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 100mm f/2 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$799
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$447
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Length Slightly longer
Compare the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 vs the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4
Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

Low light lens

$797
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM vs the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4
Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8

Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8

Lens

$497
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 vs the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k

Sports lens

$1,228
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k vs the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

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