The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A 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 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A with a length of 106mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A's 71mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A and Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A weighs 515g, which means it is 615g (54%) lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 1130g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A:
And these are the 86mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A 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-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Focal Range
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 70mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
