Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens For Sony/Minolta Digital SLR Cameras USA
When you need a medium-telephoto standard lens for everything from portraiture to sports, the fast Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Sony/Minolta Digital SLRs is a great solution. This large aperture beauty is designed with an SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element and a glass mold element which yield first-class, sharp image captures with high contrast.
The 85mm f/1.4 has Sigma's HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) which provides fast, accurate and quiet autofocusing. The exterior of this lens is EX-finished which translates to a superior build and optical quality, enhanced handling and appearance. It comes with a petal-type hood to block out extraneous light. A dedicated hood adapter for cameras with an APS-C size image sensor is also included to expand the length of the hood for blocking out extraneous light more effectively.
This fast f/1.4 lens is great for capturing fast moving images, allowing you to use faster shutter speeds, and is what you want when shooting under low lighting conditions. This highly efficient lens has a nine blade circular diaphragm for creating pleasant out-of-focus highlights (bokeh) which is a major asset to portrait and wedding photographers.
Note: This lens is designed for use with full frame digital cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 127.5mm with most cameras.
Note! If the camera body does not support HSM, autofocus will not be available.
- Sigma's 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens is a large aperture medium telephoto lens optimized for use with digital SLR cameras and is especially ideal for portrait and low light photography.
- Designed with SLD glass and a glass mold element excellent color correction is achieved for all types of aberrations and superior optical performance is ensured.
- It is equipped with a rear focus system that minimizes fluctuations of aberrations caused by focusing and the Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces flare and ghosting even in backlight photography.
- The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed autofocus capability. and
- The round 9 blade diaphragm creates pleasant out-of-focus highlights.
- Made in Japan.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/16 |
| Camera Mount Type | Sony Alpha, Minolta AF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Angle of View | 28.6° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.79' (85 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.11x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:8.6 |
| Groups/Elements | 8/11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.4 x 3.4" (8.64 x 8.64 cm) |
| Weight | 1.60 lb (725 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Low light (3)
- Night photography (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- LOW LIGHT MONSTER
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens For Sony/Minolta Digital SLR Cameras:
This lens is for personal use and senior portrait work. Remarkable performer - dependable autofocus, low light marvel, amazing bokeh. If you have kids, get one of these lenses now.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Beautiful to look at
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None found just yet
Best Uses
- Concert Photography
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens For Sony/Minolta Digital SLR Cameras:
I have used this lens under the rather difficult conditions of a concert shoot. I hasn't let me down. The images are sharp where you want them to be, and my A850 has no difficulties focusing in low-light conditions. Working with this piece of glass is fun! The angle covered by the 85mm on a full-frame camera is great for this type of photography as it lets you compose your image just the way you want it. I had access to the side-stage and to front-stage at this particular shoot; I can imagine from farther away it would be too wide.
The lens handles really well and it feels well-balanced on the rather bulky body of the 850. It feels like the solid tool that it is.
And at bright aperture, it's just bokeh-licious!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sportsaction
Comments about Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens For Sony/Minolta Digital SLR Cameras:
i have been using it at me daughters basketball games.. it is great. Very fast to get action shots.. In the next month I will be shooting soccer games with it..
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Filters & Filter Kits
- Price: $33.90
- Price: $119.95
Hoods & Covers
- Price: $39.95
What's in the Box
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Petal-type Lens Hood
- Lens Hood Adapter
- Lens Pouch
- 1-Year Worldwide Warranty + 3-Year Extended USA Warranty
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