Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8vsSigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
85mm / F1.8
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85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 suits you better
- Weight275g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- LUMIX S 85mm F1.882mm long × 73.6mm diameter
- 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art94.1mm long × 82.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F1.4 | 0.7 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F1.4 | 0.7 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 80cm | 85cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.13× | 0.12× | +0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 355g | 630g | −275g |
| Length | 82mm | 94.1mm | −12.1mm |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 82.8mm | −9.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 77mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 relative to 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
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85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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