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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Five SLD Elements
  • One Aspherical Element, Four HR Elements
A classic portrait-length lens updated for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless systems, 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.
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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Overview

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A classic portrait-length lens updated for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless systems, 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.
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.

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
85mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
28.6°
Minimum Focus Distance
2.79' / 85 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.12x
Optical Design
15 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
11, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.26 x 3.78" / 82.8 x 96.1 mm
Weight
1.38 lb / 625 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.08 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.1 x 4.9 x 4.6"

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Reviews

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How does this lens compared to the Sony 85 1.8 ...

How does this lens compared to the Sony 85 1.8 lens? The 85 mm lens is my most used lens for outdoor portraits work and also for my studio shoots. I'm debating between the Sigma vs the Sony 85 mm 1.8 lens.
Asked by: RAJAN
This lens is much sharper, bokeh smoother, and overall a much better lens than the Sony 1.8. It also is very possibly superior to its brother the Sony 1.4 IMO. The Sony 85 1.8 is a high value lens in its own right for the price but after shooting with both I much prefer the Sigma 1.4.
Answered by: Logan
Date published: 2021-12-01

How bad is the pin cushion distortion?

How bad is the pin cushion distortion?
Asked by: Andy
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E has a telephoto optical design, so the lens is shorter than most 85mm lenses. This optical design does cause heavy pincushion distortion. The distortion is easily corrected in post.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2023-11-05

Is the video AF on point; is there any focus ...

Is the video AF on point; is there any focus hunting? Would this be recommended for video and photo or just photo.
Asked by: Sunil
I can also vouch for this, I have the lens, and it focuses very well for photos AND video, even in low light! Sigma has a real winner on their hands with this lens. It's magic :)
Answered by: Rocco
Date published: 2023-01-23

Can the aperture be controlled by the camera? Or ...

Can the aperture be controlled by the camera? Or only via the ring on the lens?
Asked by: Patrick
When using the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E on a Sony E-Mount camera, the Aperture can be controlled from the camera and from the lens. Whichever one prefers.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2021-03-02

what's the focus rotation angle? I might use ...

what's the focus rotation angle? I might use manual focus with it.
Asked by: JOEY
Unfortunately the focus rotation angle is not a specification published by the manufacturer.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-05-20

I own this lens and love it for studio work. In ...

I own this lens and love it for studio work. In my opinion, the images are amazing. Does anyone know how the image quality compares to the Sigma 105mm F/1.4? I know the 105 is a beast. I don't care about the size and weight difference - only the image output and performance. Would you add the 105 if you already have this 85mm lens?
Asked by: Anonymous
I used to own the 105mm 1.4 and now own the 85 1.4. In terms of optics they're both very very sharp. The 105mm though has a very distinct look that the 85mm can't match. If weight and size isn't a big factor for you, the 105mm is definitely the way to go. I only let it go because the weight was too much for me.
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2022-02-06

Will the autofocus on the Sony FX6 work with this ...

Will the autofocus on the Sony FX6 work with this lens?
Asked by: Elia
Yes. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E is fully compatible with the Sony FX6 video camera.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-09-22

Does it work properly with eye tracking ...

Does it work properly with eye tracking auto-focus on sony alpha III?
Asked by: Timofei
yes it will work correctly
Answered by: Christopher
Date published: 2022-08-13
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