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Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art

Specifications

BrandSigma
CategoryTelephoto
Prime or ZoomPrime
Focus TypeAuto
Focal length (mm)85
Aperture (max)1.4
Filter Size (mm)77
Weight (g)630
Length (mm)94
Diameter (mm)83
Weather Sealed✔
Image Stabilization✘
Min. focus distance (m)0.85
Max. magnification0.12
Release Year2020
Release Price (USD)1199
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Description and Reviews

Key Take-Aways:

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is a portrait-focused telephoto prime designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, delivering exceptional sharpness and beautiful bokeh in a compact 630g body. Professional reviews consistently praise its optical excellence, with both Digital Camera World (5/5 stars) and CameraLabs (“Highly Recommended”) calling it the best 85mm f/1.4 they’ve tested, though they note minor issues like pincushion distortion and some vignetting at f/1.4.

From Sigma:

85MM F1.4 – REDEFINING THE CLASSIC

Mark a new chapter of the Art line F1.4 in the mirrorless age. Large-diameter,unparalleled optical performance, compact and lightweight, and high-speed AF ─ all in your hand.

The 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art combines a clear and delicate rendering performance, which is requisite for portrait photography, with beautiful, rich bokeh effects only possible with lenses such as a large-diameter F1.4, at a level that will satisfy both professional and advanced amateur photographers. The focal length of 85mm and significant bokeh effect at F1.4 brightness allow the users’ subjects to stand out in a complementary fashion, which is one of the essences of taking portrait photography, so users can enjoy it to the fullest.

In addition to the fast and consistent AF response, the mirrorless-exclusive design of the 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art has realized a lightweight and compact lens body that defies convention. And its small body is packed with a range of functionalities, including a dust and splash resistant structure*, supported by an excellent build quality.

The 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is Sigma’s new “ultimate portrait lens” for the mirrorless age. And with it, Sigma proposes a whole new world of possibilities provided by this “85mm F1.4 lens for everyday use,” thanks to the unprecedented level of portability, free from size- or weight-related limitations.

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