The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D is the longer of the two lenses at 107mm. The Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM with a length of 88mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D's 83mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D weighs 650g, which means it is 75g (10%) lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM which has a weight of 725g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM's widest aperture value is
F1.4.