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85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Nikon Z Mount

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

$1,199

Launch price

Released Apr 2021

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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

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art is 4 months newer.

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Wins

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85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

0categories

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

PortraitSports & Action

8 categories tied

Key specs at a glance

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Focal Length85 mm85 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight625 g625 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case85mm F1.4 DG DN Art85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Portrait
9.5Excellent
9.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
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 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

No major spec wins compared to 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.

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

No major spec wins compared to 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.

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

Weight

Both 625 g

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

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

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Full specifications

= category winner

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Focal length (Min)
85 mm
85 mm
Focal length (Max)
85 mm
85 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
11
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical, ED
85mm 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
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Weight
625 g
625 g
Length
138 mm
138 mm
Diameter
81 mm
81 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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