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

Adding to the line of Sigma Art Lenses, this 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Lens is a perfect companion for both professional as well as advanced amateur photographers looking for beautiful, rich bokeh effects ideal for portrait photography. It offers a focal length of 85mm with a brightness f/1.4 aperture that allows your subjects to stand out against a blurred background. Exclusively designed for use with mirrorless cameras, this large diameter lens weighs only 22.2 oz and provides superb optical performance. It accepts 77mm diameter filters.

Optical Design

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN’s optical design uses five SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements, one aspherical lens, and a high refractive index glass, which work together to correct aberrations that cannot be handled by the camera. Special emphasis has been given for correcting axial chromatic aberration to give you sharp images with no color bleeding even at the maximum aperture of f/1.4. The lens is capable of minimizing ghosting, ensuring clear, sharp images even when shooting in backlit conditions.

Bokeh Effect

The lens’ high resolving power provides edge-to-edge clarity ensuring sharpness of the area in focus, coupled with the significant bokeh effect produced by bright f/1.4. aperture brings out your subject in an evocative way. This new lens indeed delivers a level of optical performance truly worthy of the name of 85mm f/1.4 Art.

AF Motor System

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Lens’ AF system employs a stepping motor which is optimized for both phase detection AF and contrast AF ensuring a smooth, quick focusing experience when used with a mirrorless camera. It can also complement the camera’s face/eye detection AF feature.

Easy to Use Functions

The 85mm f/1.4 Art Lens comes with an Iris ring lock switch that prevents any unintended movement of the iris ring during shooting, letting you concentrate on your shot. A Focus Mode Switch on the lens body and the AFL button allow various functions to be assigned from a camera body will also assist your shooting.

Durable Construction

This dust- and splash-proof lens is constructed from materials such as aluminum and TSC (Thermally Stable Composite), achieving the same build quality that is worthy of the Sigma Art line. Along with a durable construction what best complements this compact lens body is the smooth movement of each ring or switch, giving you precise hand feeling. The 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens is surely to give you a smooth shooting experience in every condition.