Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 vs Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 is 860g lighter (355g vs 1215g).
- —The 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | 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, 860g less than the next
- +The fastest autofocus in reviews
- 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/1.4, about 0.7 stop more light
- +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.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 85mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 355g◆
- 1,215g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 73.6 × 82.0mm
- 94.7 × 150.2mm
- Volume
- 349 cm³◆
- 1058 cm³
- Density
- 1.02 g/cm³
- 1.15 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀86mm
- Min focus
- 0.80m◆
- 0.85m
- Max magnification
- 0.13×◆
- 0.12×
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 8
- 14 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Linear Motor
- HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- Unconfirmed
- $1,199
- Sharpness
- 8.4
- 9.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.4
- 9.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5◆
- 7.5
- Flare Resistance
- 7.7
- 8.6◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.0
- 8.6◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8◆
- 7.8
Performance overlay
- LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
- 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.