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24mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Sony E Mount

24mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 24mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Aug 2022

vs

Sigma

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Sony E Mount

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 85mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Dec 2020

24mm F1.4 DG DN Art is 1.7 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

24mm F1.4 DG DN Art

LandscapePortrait

Wins

0categories

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

PortraitSports & Action

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

24mm F1.4 DG DN Art wins 3 categories·85mm F1.4 DG DN Art wins 0 categories
  • A24mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Weight (520 g vs 625 g)
  • A24mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)
  • A24mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Length (123 mm vs 138 mm)

Key specs at a glance

24mm F1.4 DG DN Art85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Focal Length24 mm85 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight520 g625 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case24mm F1.4 DG DN Art85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Portrait
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art

  • Weight

    520 g vs 625 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

  • Length

    123 mm vs 138 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

  • Control ring

    Only 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art supports it

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/1.4

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/1.4

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.15 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

24mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
85 mm
Focal length (Max)
24 mm
85 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Elements
10
14
Groups
8
11
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical, ED
24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Min focus distance
30 cm
30 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Weight
520 g−105 g less
625 g
Length
123 mm−15 mm less
138 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.