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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Prime/Zoom

94
/ 100
From $1,798
VS
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II wins by 4
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
Sigma

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g

90
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lands at 94 and Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art at 90. That puts Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

Pick Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art if…

  • ✓Great optics for half the price of GM
  • ✓Dual HLA motors
  • ✓Solid sealing
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Winner by scenario

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

Sharpness

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II leads on sharpness (94 vs 92).

Build

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Compared on the build sub-score

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II leads on build (94 vs 90).

Autofocus

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II leads on af (93 vs 90).

Value for money

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,798).

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II 94
vs
90 Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Score breakdown

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
94
sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
90
sharpness 92
af 90
build 90
value 96

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II versus Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Mount
—
Sony E, L-Mount
Aperture
—
f/2.8
Weight
—
745 g

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Pros
  • +Great optics for half the price of GM
  • +Dual HLA motors
  • +Solid sealing
Cons
  • −Slightly slower AF than GM II
  • −Heavier than GM II
  • −Focus breathing present

FAQ: Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Which is better, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II worth the price? +

At $1,798, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art worth the price? +

At $1,199, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in value.

Does Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II 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, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — leads on sharpness (94 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.