Light-sensitive, unparalleled optical performance, and compact – it's in your hands. The 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art combines fine and precise imaging performance, essential for portraits, with impressive bokeh that can only be achieved with lenses featuring an aperture of F1.4. The design of the 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art impresses with its lightweight and compact body, breaking away from conventional norms. The performance level and functionality of this lens are a guarantee for successful portraits, appealing to both amateur and professional photographers alike. The lightweight telephoto focal length of 85mm and the stunning bokeh create a sharp, clearly defined subject against a velvety soft background, which is crucial for a successful portrait image. Additionally, the fast and reliable autofocus supports a smooth workflow.
Sensor compatibility | APS-C / DX, full size |
Weight | 625 g |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Lens type | Normal Lens, Prime lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Leica L |
Focal length | 85 mm |
Item number | 13966090 |
Manufacturer | Sigma |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer no. | 322969 |
Release date | 9.10.2020 |
Sales rank in Category Lenses | 44 of 3560 |
Colour | Black |
Minimum focus distance | 0.85 m |
Lens type | Normal Lens, Prime lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Leica L |
Aperture | 1.40 f/ |
Min. aperture | 16 f/ |
Min. focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 85 mm |
Focal length | 85 mm |
Sensor compatibility | APS-C / DX, full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 11 x |
Filter thread | 77 mm |
Number of lenses | 15 |
Number of lens groups | 11 |
Lens equipment | Metal bayonet |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Durability | Dustproof |
Min. aperture opening | f/16 |
Aperture | f/16 |
Filter thread | 0.08 m |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Case, FRONT CAP LCF-77mm III, LENS HOOD LH828-02, REAR CAP LCR II |
Weight | 625 g |
Length | 96.10 mm |
Diameter | 82.80 mm |
Length | 14.40 cm |
Width | 12.30 cm |
Height | 11.80 cm |
Weight | 960 g |
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Despite minor weaknesses in the optics, the Sigma 1.4/85 mm DG DN Art achieves a "Super" seal of approval.
On both Panasonic and Sony, the standard focal length shows an unusually even image quality at all three measured apertures at the highest level. In the centre, the resolution increases from good to very good values as the aperture is stopped down. The contrast in the centre of the image behaves similarly...
Sigma has recalculated the fast 85 for the Sony A7 cameras and almost halved the weight to 625 grams. At open aperture, the resolution is good, but a few hundred line pairs away from the best. The contrast reaches top values, the edge drop remains low. Stopping down brings a good 100 LP, the contrast increases further, at the same time the edge drop drops further...
The Sigma lens achieves very high performance and delivers beautiful images with excellent resolution in the focus area and a natural-looking bokeh representation in the subject background. Coupled with high build quality, light weight and a fair price, it is worth a real recommendation.