Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) vs Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) vs Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF
When comparing Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF 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 Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF which weighs 270 g, compared to the loser Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E) which weighs 630 g.
Winner: Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF
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, Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 85 cm for Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E).
Winner: Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF
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 Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF:
| Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E) | Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sigma | Viltrox |
| Weight | 630 g | 270 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 33 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 85 cm | 40 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 52 |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | No |