Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Pentax SMC
FA 77mm f/1.8

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/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
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 FA 77mm f/1.8
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the FA 77mm f/1.8 goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly more magnification 1:7 (0.1x) vs 1:8.6 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Pentax SMC FA 77mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
FA 77mm f/1.8:f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:1:8.6 (0.1x)
FA 77mm f/1.8:1:7 (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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
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 FA 77mm f/1.8
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Low light lens

$697
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4 vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4 vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k

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

Sports lens

$1,228
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Length Is longer
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
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/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
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
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899
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
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Pentax SMC FA 77mm f/1.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Low light lens

$747
Length Shorter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the SMC FA 43mm f/1.9 vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Canon 85mm f/1.8 EF USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 EF USM

Low light lens

$419
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 EF USM vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Pentax-k

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Pentax-k

Wildlife lens

$4,699
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Length Much longer
Compare the 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Pentax-k vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8

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