Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Lens for Sony E

At 85mm, a focal length widely regarded as ideal for portrait photography, this lens achieves Sigma's brightest -ever F1.2 aperture while also delivering outstanding portability. This lens comes as Sigma's third F1.2 prime lens designed for mirrorless camera systems, rounding out the common trio of wide-angle, standard, and medium-telephoto focal lengths.With its super bright aperture and 13 aperture blades, this 85mm is designed to deliver exceptional bokeh and background rendering thanks in part to the image separation granted by the 85mm focal length, making the lens an exceptional option for portraiture. A full range of functions that come standard with Sigma Art lenses, such as an aperture ring, aperture lock switch, and customizable AFL buttons, work to deliver a lens designed to meet the challenges of professional use.Uncompromising resolution and beautiful bokeh to make the most of F1.2Overwhelming resolving powerIn addition to two SLD glass elements, glass with high anomalous dispersion is used to suppress the axial chromatic aberration inherent to large -aperture lenses to the utmost limit. Aspherical lens elements further thoroughly correct spherical aberration and sagittal coma flare. The lens boasts reliably high resolving power from the maximum aperture, fully bringing out the rendering that only F1.2 can offer. It captures every detail of the subject's expression and texture, taking the quality of both photographs and video to a higher level.Beautiful bokeh that makes the subject stand outThe combination of a large-aperture F1.2 and a medium-telephoto 85mm delivers an extremely shallow depth of field and beautiful, rich bokeh. The adoption of a 13-blade diaphragm maintains a near-circular bokeh even when the aperture is stopped down. Natura l bokeh rendering that suppresses color bleeding and double line bokeh makes the subject stand out impressively, bringing overwhelming three dimensionality and immersion to portraits and video work.Designed to minimize flare and ghostingFlare and ghosting, which reduce image quality, are addressed under all conditions of incident light, based on the most advanced simulation technology. High backlight resistance enables clear and sharp images under any lighting conditions.Overwhelming mobility that breaks the conventions of an 85mm F1.2The smallest and lightest in its class for an 85mm F1.2By effectively arranging aspherical lens elements within the focus groups, the number of lens elements making up the focus unit has been significantly reduced. Despite incorporating a complex floating mechanism, a precise mechanical design pared down to the absolute minimum has achieved the smallest and lightest weight in its class for an 85mm F1.2 . It can be used comfortably even during long shoots or in situations that demand mobility, dramatically enhancing agility on set.Fast and quiet autofocusing with dual HLAThe fast and quiet AF driven by the dual HLA (High -response Linear Actuator) delivers reliable tracking performance for both stills and video. Even with the shallow depth of field of the maximum F1.2 aperture, it captures the subject accurately, enabling smooth and precise shooting in any scene.A full range of functions and build quality that meet the demands of professional useDesigned to minimize focus breathingOptimization of the focus group arrangement and aspherical shape significantly suppresses focus breathing. The change in angle of view due to focus shift is minimized, creating a natural -looking focus shift when recording video.Various shooting assist functionsThe lens is equipped with an AFL button in two locations, which can be assigned to a range of functions via the menu on selected cameras. In addition to the aperture ring, the lens is equipped with an aperture ring lock switch and a click switch to turn the click on and off