The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR 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. Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 215mm. The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 126mm, is 89mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR's 87mm diameter.
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 85mm F1.4 DG HSM weighs 1130g, which means it is 340g (23%) lighter than the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR which has a weight of 1470g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in the Sigma SA and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
127.5mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.
