Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/4).
  • Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G has a better max magnification (0.39x vs 0.12x).
  • Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G has a better weight (488g (1.08 lb) vs 625g (1.38 lb)).
  • Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length85mm20-70mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1516
Optical Groups1213
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View94° – 34°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorHLAXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance85 cm25 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.39x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureYesYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,099$1,099
Filter Size77mm72mm
Diameter82.8mm78.7mm
Length118mm99mm
Weight625g (1.38 lb)488g (1.08 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo