Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 85mm 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 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. That puts Sigma 85mm 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 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtCompared on the build sub-score
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on build (94 vs 88).
Sharpness
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on sharpness (92 vs 88).
Autofocus
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on af (91 vs 86).
Value for money
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 IISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Which is better, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 85mm 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 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $1,199, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.
Does Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sigma 85mm 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 build, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on build (94 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.
Which is better for sharpness, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on sharpness (92 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.