Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) vs Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 Sony FE
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) vs Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 Sony FE
When comparing Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 Sony FE and Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E), which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 - Sony FE which weighs 280 g, compared to the loser Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E) which weighs 630 g.
Winner: Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 Sony FE
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 - Sony FE is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 19 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 85 cm for Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E).
Winner: Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 Sony FE
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) and Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 Sony FE:
| Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E) | Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9 - Sony FE | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sigma | Samyang |
| Weight | 630 g | 280 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 24 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | Yes |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 85 cm | 19 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 58 |
| Stabilization | No | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |