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 Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 24-70mm F2.8 II with a length of 122mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 24-70mm F2.8 II weighs 735g, 34% (395g) lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM's weight of 1130g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sigma Quattro , Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 24-70mm 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 36 - 105mm .
