Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

The ultimate portrait lens for sharp results

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sigma
Model 321954

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 12 groups including SLD and aspherical glass
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast, quiet AF
CONSTRUCTION Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material with brass mount
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with full-time manual override
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Sigma USB Dock for firmware updates
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-proof mount structure
MINIMUM FOCUS 85cm minimum focusing distance
FILTER SIZE 86mm front filter thread
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification ratio of 1:8.5
DIAPHRAGM Electromagnetic aperture control for consistent exposure
MOUNT Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sigma SA

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Mount-only sealing

How-to Use Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 85mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 14 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 28.6 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Minimum Focusing Distance 85cm / 33.5 in
Maximum Magnification 1:8.5
Filter Size 86mm
Dimensions 94.7mm x 126.2mm
Weight 1130g