Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM vs Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D Detailed Comparison

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM vs Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D

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Reasons to choose Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM over Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D

Reasons to choose Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D over Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM vs Nikon 85mm f1.4D Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM	Nikon 85mm f1.4D
Brand	Sigma	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$853.34	$545.00
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	85mm	85mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	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	F1.4
Min Aperture	F16.0	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	11	9
Optical Groups	8	8
Special Elements	1 SLD glass element 1 glass-molded aspherical element	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.85m	0.85m
Max Magnification	0.12X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	725g	550g
Diameter	86mm	80mm
Length	88mm	73mm
Materials	metal mount	metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	77mm	77mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HN-31
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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