The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens combines a clear and delicate rendering performance, which is requisite for portrait photography, with beautiful, rich bokeh effects that will satisfy both professional and advanced amateur photographers. The focal length of 85mm and significant bokeh effect at f/1.4 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.

High-Performance Optics

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens provides detailed images that are critical for portrait photography. In addition to five SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements and one aspherical lens, the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art has incorporated the latest high refractive index glass, which works to thoroughly correct aberrations that cannot be handled by the correction functionality on the camera side. With a particular emphasis given to the correction of axial chromatic aberration, users will enjoy sharp images with no color bleeding, all the way up to the maximum aperture of f/1.4.

Bright f/1.4 Aperture

The high resolving power that covers the entire image from the center to the edges ensures sharpness of the area in focus, and coupled with the significant bokeh effect produced by the F-value of 1.4 brings out the users’ subject in an evocative way. The numerous rounds of ray-trace simulation, as well as repeated real-world testing, have given the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens its ability to minimize ghosting, ensuring clear, sharp images even when shooting in backlit conditions. With the ability to shoot from the maximum aperture of f/1.4 without worrying about image quality, users can focus on the camera operations to realize their artistic expressions, such as the adjustment of exposure and depth of field. This new lens indeed delivers a level of optical performance truly worthy of the name of 85mm f/1.4 Art.

Lightweight and Compact

The 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens weighs 630g/ 22.2oz., with a filter size of 77mm and a body length of 94.1mm/ 3.7in. Designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, it has a large lens diameter and superb optical performance and a lightweight and compact body. With such a lightweight and small body, users can now take out a large-diameter 85mm f/1.4 lens for everyday use such as taking snapshots.

AF Motor System

The AF motor system employs a stepping motor which is optimized for both phase detection AF and contrast AF. Not only does this provide a smooth shooting experience only possible with a mirrorless camera, such as face/eye detection AF, but it has also made the lens body itself much smaller, as the focus lens has been made small to better suit a stepping motor.

Variety of Functions

This compact lens is packed with a range of functionalities that will satisfy both professional and advanced amateur photographers. The 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens has newly introduced an Iris ring lock switch. This prevents unintended movement of the iris ring during shooting, allowing users to devote their attention to the creation of their image. The Focus Mode Switch on the lens body and the AFL button that allows various functions to be assigned from a camera body will also assist users shooting.

Additional Protection

In addition to the dust- and splash-proof structure, the lens uses materials such as aluminum and TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) where they are best suited, achieving a level of build quality that is worthy of the Art line. In addition to the durability of the body, the lens pursues quality in terms of how users “feel” as well, such as the smooth motion in which each ring or switch works, and the precise hand feeling. The 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens helps ensure users a smooth shooting experience in every condition.