If you're seeking the ultimate portrait lens for the mirrorless age, look no further than the 85mm F 1.4 DG DN | Art lens for Leica L. This lens is a part of the revered Art line, known for its unparalleled optical performance, compact and lightweight design, and high-speed autofocus capabilities. This lens is specifically designed for portrait photography, offering clear and delicate rendering performance, coupled with rich bokeh effects only achievable with large-diameter F 1.4 lenses. The 85mm focal length and significant bokeh effect at F 1.4 brightness allow your subjects to stand out, enhancing the essence of portrait photography.
Despite its compact size, this lens is packed with advanced features, including a dust- and splash-proof structure, ensuring excellent build quality. The lens is lightweight, weighing only 630g/ 22.2 oz., with a filter size of 77mm and a body length of 94.1 mm/ 3.7 in. The 85mm F 1.4 DG DN | Art lens incorporates the latest high refractive index glass, along with five SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements and one aspherical lens. This combination works to thoroughly correct aberrations, delivering sharp images with no color bleeding, even at the maximum aperture of F 1.4.
The lens also boasts a high resolving power that covers the entire image from the center to the edges, ensuring sharpness of the area in focus. This, combined with the significant bokeh effect produced by the F-value of 1.4, brings out your subject in an evocative way. The lens is designed to minimize ghosting, ensuring clear, sharp images even when shooting in backlit conditions. This allows you to shoot from the maximum aperture of F 1.4 without worrying about image quality, enabling you to focus on your artistic expressions, such as the adjustment of exposure and depth of field.
The lens also features an AF motor system that employs a stepping motor optimized for both phase detection AF and contrast AF. This provides a smooth shooting experience, including face/eye detection AF, and contributes to the lens's compact size. The 85mm F 1.4 DG DN | Art lens also comes bundled with the Hoya NXT Plus 77mm UV+CPL Filter Kit, a cleaning kit, and a cloth, providing you with everything you need for everyday use. In conclusion, the 85mm F 1.4 DG DN | Art lens for Leica L offers a new perception of F 1.4, combining superb optical performance with a lightweight and compact body.
It invites users to enjoy photography in an unconventional way, offering a full range of functionalities and an excellent build quality.