Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN ArtvsTokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
85mm / F1.4
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atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
85mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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
- atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE101.6mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 85cm | 80cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.12× | — |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 630g | 645g | −15g |
| Length | 96.1mm | 101.6mm | −5.5mm |
| Diameter | 82.8mm | 78mm | +4.8mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 72mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art relative to atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
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