The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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. Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a length of 126mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art's 85mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art weighs 795g, which means it is 335g (29%) lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 1130g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.