Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.8

Key Differences

  • Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 80 cm).
  • Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
  • Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary has a better weight (225g (7.9 oz) vs 371g (13.1 oz)).
  • Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.13x).
  • Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary has a better length (61.4mm vs 82mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length17mm85mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements109
Optical Groups88
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View29° – 29°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorHLADDSSM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance13 cm80 cm
Max Magnification0.5x0.13x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$549$599
Filter Size55mm67mm
Diameter62mm78mm
Length61.4mm82mm
Weight225g (7.9 oz)371g (13.1 oz)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo