Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) vs Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) vs Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
When comparing Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS 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 Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E) which weighs 630 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS which weighs 1395 g.
Winner: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E)
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, Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E) is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 85 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 98 cm for Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS.
Winner: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E)
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 Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS:
| Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E) | Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sigma | Sony |
| Weight | 630 g | 1395 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 100 - 400 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 4.5 - 5.6 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 85 cm | 98 cm |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |