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Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II — Prime/Zoom
Samyang

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II

Prime/Zoom

88
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art wins by 4
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $849
Specdex verdict

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II lands at 88 and Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. That puts Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)

Pick Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on sharpness (92 vs 88).

Autofocus

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on af (90 vs 86).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($849 vs $999).

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II 88
vs
92 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Score breakdown

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
88
sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
92
sharpness 92
af 90
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II versus Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — full spec comparison
Spec Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Which is better, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II worth the price? +

At $999, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +

At $849, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on sharpness (92 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on af (90 vs 86). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.