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

Make your photography journey a rewarding experience with the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E. This lens marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Art line F1.4 for mirrorless cameras. It combines a large diameter, superior optical performance, compactness, lightweight design, and high-speed autofocus, all in one exceptional lens.

Designed specifically for portrait photography, this lens delivers clear and delicate rendering performance, along with rich, beautiful bokeh effects. These features are made possible by the large-diameter F1.4, satisfying both professional photographers and advanced amateurs. The 85mm focal length and significant bokeh effect at F1.4 brightness allow your subjects to stand out, enhancing the essence of portrait photography.

The 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens is not just compact and lightweight, but also packed with a range of functionalities. It boasts a dust- and splash-proof structure, supported by an excellent build quality, making it a reliable companion for your everyday photography needs.

This lens incorporates the latest high refractive index glass, along with five SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements and one aspherical lens. These work together to thoroughly correct aberrations, ensuring sharp images with no color bleeding, even at the maximum aperture of F1.4. The high resolving power that covers the entire image from the center to the edges ensures sharpness of the area in focus, while the significant bokeh effect produced by the F-value of 1.4 brings out your subject in an evocative way.

The 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens also minimizes ghosting, ensuring clear, sharp images even when shooting in backlit conditions. With the ability to shoot from the maximum aperture of F1.4 without worrying about image quality, you can focus on the camera operations to realize your artistic expressions, such as the adjustment of exposure and depth of field.

Weighing just 630g/ 22.2oz., with a filter size of 77mm and a body length of 94.1mm/ 3.7in., this lens is designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras. It combines a large lens diameter and superb optical performance with a lightweight and compact body. The AF motor system employs a stepping motor optimized for both phase detection AF and contrast AF, providing a smooth shooting experience.

The 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens is packed with a range of functionalities that will satisfy both professional and advanced amateur photographers. It introduces an "Iris ring lock switch" to prevent unintended movement of the iris ring during shooting. The "Focus Mode Switch" on the lens body and the "AFL button" that allows various functions to be assigned from a camera body will also assist your shooting.

In addition to the dust- and splash-proof structure, the lens uses materials such as aluminum and TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) where they are best suited, achieving a level of build quality that is worthy of the Art line. The 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens ensures a smooth shooting experience in every condition, inviting you to enjoy photography in an unconventional way.