Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar Tto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Top Features
- 105mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 62mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 460g.
- Diameter: 74mm
- Length: 98mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.31m
- Max Magnification:1x
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ Top Features
- 85mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format:
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 560g.
- Diameter: 82mm
- Length: 73mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.85m
- Max Magnification:0.13x
Our Winner: Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro over Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Focal Length – Tele
105mm
vs
85mm
20mm more Tele coverage
Weight
460g
vs
560g
100g lighter
Diameter
74mm
vs
82mm
8mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread
62mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.31m
vs
0.85m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
1x
vs
0.13x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
85mm
vs
105mm
20mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
8
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Length
73mm
vs
98mm
25mm shorter
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Extending while Focusing
Yes
vs
Yes
Length of the lens changes during focusing
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ All Features
General
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ
Brand
Sigma
Sony
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Macro Prime
Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount
Sony Alpha
Sony Alpha
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
105mm
85mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Unknown
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F1.4
Min Aperture
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
8
9
Optics
Optical Elements
11
8
Optical Groups
10
7
Special Elements
unknown
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.31m
0.85m
Max Magnification
1X
0.13X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual
No
Yes
Focus Method
Extending front
Extending front
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
yes (0.4m)
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
460g
560g
Diameter
74mm
82mm
Length
98mm
73mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
62mm
72mm
Filter Notes
Does not rotate on focusing
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Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
circular hood
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
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