- Extremely compact design, which is smaller and lighter than previous model
- High resolving power with crisp, sharp images even wide open at f/1.4 aperture
- Versatile design with user-customisation barrel features
- Buttery smooth bokeh from 11 rounded diaphragm blades and a razor sharp focal plane
- Fully compatible with advanced L-mount Eye and Face detect AF systems
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens L-Mount Summary
Sigma has redesigned the extremely popular short telephoto prime aimed at professional portrait, wedding and event photographers with the updated 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for . Quality has been improved through a completely updated optical design, now providing superb results even at the widest f/1.4 aperture. Advanced optics now include five Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements and one aspherical element together with the latest high-refractive-index glass. These control aberrations including chromatic aberration, flare and ghosting, delivering exceptionally sharp, detailed and beautifully rendered high resolution images, ideal for high resolution sensors. The 85mm f/1.4 is also 55% lighter than the previous model whilst still offering reliable weather sealing through a dust and splash-proof barrel design.
© Nick Dautlich Sample 02 Street Scene. Camera settings: 1/1600 sec. f/1.4. ISO 100
Sigma has also included a lockable and de-clickable iris ring quieter shooting or videography, as well as a customisable AFL button. The autofocus system employs a stepping motor that is optimised for both phase detect and contrast detect AF, ideal for L-mount users. The 85mm f/1.4 DG DN capitalises on advanced Face/Eye AF and allows for a more compact lens thanks to a smaller focus element. Shallow depth of field is extremely thin with the narrow aperture and bokeh is rendered pleasingly thanks to an impressive 11-blade rounded diaphragm. Build quality is premium with a high-precision brass bayonet mount, aluminium and Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) materials being used throughout.
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| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: L Mount Lenses |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: Yes |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 83 |
| Length (mm): 94 |
| Weight (g): 19595 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 11 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 85 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 15 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 85 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.12 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 1.4 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 85 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.85 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 16 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 11 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 1 aspherical + 5 SLD elements |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
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