Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN ArtvsSony FE 50-150mm F2 GM
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm / F1.4
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FE 50-150mm F2 GM
50-150mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight710g lighter, so easier to carry
When the FE 50-150mm F2 GM suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 40cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-150mm in a single lens
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
- 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art96.1mm long × 82.8mm diameter
- FE 50-150mm F2 GM200mm long × 102.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 85mm | 50mm | +35mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 150mm | −65mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 85cm | 40cm | +0.45m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.20× | −0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 630g | 1.34kg | −710g |
| Length | 96.1mm | 200mm | −103.9mm |
| Diameter | 82.8mm | 102.8mm | −20mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 95mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 | −5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art relative to FE 50-150mm F2 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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FE 50-150mm F2 GM
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85mm F1.4 DG DN Art in detailFE 50-150mm F2 GM in detailAll E-mount lenses