The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN is an Art-series prime characterized by its advanced and updated optical design, sleek profile, and bright design. The f/1.4 maximum aperture enables working in low-light conditions and also provides increased control over depth of field for achieving shallow depth of field effects. The optical layout incorporates a series of low dispersion, aspherical, and high refractive index elements and its large diameter design achieves a notable degree of clarity and sharpness with well-controlled distortion and aberrations. Also, a Super Multi-Layer Coating enhances image quality by suppressing lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity in strong lighting conditions.
Balancing the optics is a refined exterior design, which features a physical aperture ring, which can be de-clicked or locked, along with a dedicated focus mode switch and AFL button for intuitive and tactile control. For autofocus, a stepping motor is used that maintains a lightweight and compact design while promoting fast and near-silent focusing performance for both stills and video applications. Additionally, the lens features an 11-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh quality and the lens housing is also weather-sealed to suit working in inclement conditions.
As part of the Art line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve truly notable optical performance and is ideally suited for creative and artistic applications.
Portrait-length lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras but can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture is particularly well-suited for working in available light conditions and provides extensive control over depth of field for isolating subject matter with selective focus.
Five Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements markedly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.
One aspherical element and four high refractive index glass elements control spherical aberrations and distortion for increased sharpness and accurate rendering.
A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.
Integrated stepping motor realizes quick and quiet autofocus, which is further complemented by an optimized AF algorithm to produce smoother focusing performance.
Manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture switching to benefit video applications. Additionally, a dedicated aperture ring lock switch can also be employed to prevent accidental shifting of the aperture setting.
Built-in Autofocus-Lock (AFL) button which can be assigned additional functions widens the range of operations available on the lens.
Rounded eleven-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
Weather-resistant construction with a brass bayonet that affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity.
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Product Name
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E
MFR #
322965
Price
$1,319.00
Brand
Sigma
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Cphoto1954
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Excellent Lens Worth Every Penny!
As a pro taking portraits for over 30 years the 85mm focal length has always been my favorite. Since going digital in 2005 the fasted lens I’ve only owned was f2.8. I’m so in love with the bokeh I'm getting between f1.4 and f2 with this lens.
Before purchasing this lens I did a ton of test shots with all the other 85mm’s out there; Canon 1.2 & 1.8, Tamron 1.8 IS, Zeiss 1.4 Milvus (great lens but Manual Focus is not for me), I am very pleased with the choice I made.
When I got this lens I literally took it out of the box and put it on my Canon 5D3 body, with no micro adjustments whatsoever. Both center focus and off-center (maximum) points were right on the money. The focus speed seems very quick and accurate and considering the narrow slice of focus at f1.4 It is much better on getting proper focus than my Canon 100 (IS) Macro at f2.8 or my Canon 24-105 at f4 (Both now sold).
After owning three different copies of the Canon 24-105 over a six year period I found they all mis-focused between 10-15% of the time. So I purchased the SIGMA 24-105 about a year ago. Now fifteen-thousand images later I find the SIGMA nailing close to 100% in perfect focus, not to mention it is much sharper than the Canon. This was part of the reason I had high hopes for this new SIGMA 85mm lens.
I do not find the weight to be a problem whatsoever because it is so well balanced and I know how well it performs on my camera. It is a pro lens, and honestly at this price point, it’s a great value.
Gary
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Alan West
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One Of The Best Lenses I Own
This lens is awesome !!! everything the from the price all the way to the performance. The clarity of the shots produced by the lens is next to none. I use the lens for portraits as well as close up action shots during professional soccer matches. IT IS AMAZING !!! I comparing the canon version and the Sigma, I will always use my Sigma. they have out don themselves in the construction of the lens. if the there is one con of this lens, it is just bit on the heavy side but that is being ultra picky. WELL Done SIGMA !!
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Dan
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Sharp Lens
I bought this lens a few months back and have been able to shoot portraits, weddings, and even a bit of landscape with this lens. If you're looking for a sharp lens, look no further! Aside from my Sigma 35mm Art lens, I don't have any other lenses that I want to use when taking shots of people. It is just an amazing performer and I would highly recommend it!
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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E
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