The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 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. Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L with a length of 92mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L and Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Size and Weight 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 16mm F1.4 DC DN L weighs 405g, which means it is 725g (64%) lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM which has a weight of 1130g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM has a 86mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L:
And these are the 86mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Sigma SA lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica TL2 , Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701 for the Leica L Mount and Sigma Quattro , Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount.
Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
