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Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 vs Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 is 275g lighter (355g vs 630g).
  • —The 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
  • —For close-ups the LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 reaches 0.13× vs 0.12×.

Which to choose

  • LUMIX S 85mm F1.8

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 355g, 275g less than the next
  • 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The brightest aperture: f/1.4, about 0.7 stop more light
    • +A physical aperture ring
    • +The sharpest results in reviews
    • +The nicest background blur in reviews

Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.

Panasonic
LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
Sigma
85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
16842ART
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
85mm
85mm
Max aperture
F1.8
F1.4◆
Weight
355g◆
630g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
73.6 × 82.0mm
82.8 × 94.1mm
Volume
349 cm³◆
507 cm³
Density
1.02 g/cm³
1.24 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀67mm
⌀77mm
Min focus
0.80m◆
0.85m
Max magnification
0.13×◆
0.12×
Elements / groups
9 / 8
15 / 11
Aperture blades
9
11◆
Focus drive
Linear Motor
Stepping Motor
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
—
Yes · de-click
Released
2020
2020
MSRP (USD)
Unconfirmed
$1,199
Sharpness
8.4
9.3◆
Bokeh Rendering
8.4
9.0◆
Autofocus Speed
8.5
8.6◆
Flare Resistance
7.7
8.8◆
Build / Sealing
8.0
8.8◆
Value / Size
8.8
9.0◆
SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE

Performance overlay

  • LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
  • 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.