Sigma 85mm f 1 4 dg dn art vs viltrox af 85mm f 1 4 pro?

These two are close rivals. Both are 85mm f/1.4 autofocus primes for full frame, neither has stabilisation, and both frame and handle depth of field the same way. The real difference is the mount.

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art fits Sony E and L-Mount, so it's the one for a Leica SL or Panasonic Lumix body. The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro fits Sony E and Nikon Z, so it's the one for a Nikon Z body.

If you shoot Sony E, either will work, and the choice comes down to price and how each feels in your hand. The specs can't settle that for you. For why 85mm is the classic portrait focal length, see the portraits guide.

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