Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art vs Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Detailed Comparison

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art vs Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8

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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN vs Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN and Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8, two Telephoto Prime lenses from Sigma and Zeiss. Both cameras have the same focal range of 85mm but different max apertures: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN has a max aperture of F1.4 while the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 has a max aperture of F1.8.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Key Specs

85mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Sony E Mount

Weight: 630g.

Diameter: 83mm

Length: 94mm

Min Focus Distance:0.85m

Max Magnification:0.12x

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Key Specs

85mm Focal Range

F1.8 Max Aperture

Image Stabilization

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 67mm

Max Format:

Sony E Mount

Weight: 475g.

Diameter: 105mm

Length: 78mm

Min Focus Distance:0.8m

Reasons to choose Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art over Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8

Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 1.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.4 vs 1.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	11 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Diameter	83mm vs 105mm	22mm smaller in diameter
Max Magnification	0.12x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 over Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight	475g vs 630g	155g lighter
Length	78mm vs 94mm	16mm shorter
Filter Thread	67mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.8m vs 0.85m	can focus closer to the subject

Common Strengths of Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art and Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Weather Sealing	Yes vs Yes	safer to use under rain and dust

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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN vs Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN	Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8
Brand	Sigma	Zeiss
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Max Format	35mm FF	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	85mm	85mm
Image Stabilization		Yes
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F1.8
Min Aperture	F16
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	11	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	11	10
Optical Groups	15	8
Special Elements	1 aspherical + 5 SLD elements	T* coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.85m	0.8m
Max Magnification	0.12X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	unknown
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	630g	475g
Diameter	83mm	105mm
Length	94mm	78mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	77mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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