Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art vs Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH Detailed Comparison

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art vs Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH

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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Telephoto Prime | Leica L

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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH

Standard Prime | Leica SL

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Reasons to choose Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art over Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH

Focal Length - Tele	85mm vs 75mm	10mm more tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2	faster lens at wide

Reasons to choose Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH over Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Focal Length - Wide	75mm vs 85mm	10mm wider coverage
Max Magnification	0.2x vs 0.12x	better close-up
Weight	720 g vs 1130 g	410 g lighter
Diameter	73 mm vs 95 mm	22 mm smaller in diameter
Length	102 mm vs 126 mm	24 mm shorter
Filter Thread	67 mm vs 86 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper
Weather Sealing	Yes vs None	weather sealed

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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A vs Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A	Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH
Brand	Sigma	Leica
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Leica L	Leica SL
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	85mm	75mm
Image Stabilization
Colour	Black	Black
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	F2
Min Aperture	F16	F22
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	14	11
Optical Groups	12	9
Special Elements	unknown	1 aspherical
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.85m	0.5m
Max Magnification	0.12X	0.2X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1130g	720g
Diameter	95mm	73mm
Length	126mm	102mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Yes
Filter Thread	86mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Unknown	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
	Report	Report

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