Lens Comparison
Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE
Key Differences
- Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 85 cm).
- Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary has a better weight (290g (10.2 oz) vs 464g (1.02 lb)).
- Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary has a better length (68mm vs 92mm).
- Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better price (msrp) ($449 vs $499).
- Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary has a better max magnification (0.22x vs 0.12x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 50mm | 85mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| 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 | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 85 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.22x | 0.12x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $499 | $449 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 64.4mm | 72mm |
| Length | 68mm | 92mm |
| Weight | 290g (10.2 oz) | 464g (1.02 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
