Lens Comparison
Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Key Differences
- Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary has a better min focus distance (23 cm vs 80 cm).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/3.5).
- Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary has a better max magnification (0.55x vs 0.13x).
- Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary has a better weight (225g (7.9 oz) vs 371g (13.1 oz)).
- Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary has a better length (61.4mm vs 82mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 24mm | 85mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 29° – 29° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | DDSSM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 23 cm | 80 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.55x | 0.13x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $549 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 78mm |
| Length | 61.4mm | 82mm |
| Weight | 225g (7.9 oz) | 371g (13.1 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
