Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lands at 92 and Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 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 testSharpness
TieCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Build
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).
Autofocus
TieCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($849 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
- +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: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Which is better, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
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 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 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, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 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 the better value, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — more score per dollar ($849 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.