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The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2016. The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1199 €;
90 users have given it an average vote of 9.7 out of 10.
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This lens is available with the following mounts:
Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.
Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.
Sigma SA: this lens is compatible with reflex and mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Sigma SA-mount.
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Cons:bulky and heavy, ugly compared to Nikon's prime lenses, affected by heavy front focus.
Opinion:Kindly, it took me 2.5 hours to fine-tune the AF of the 85mm 1.4 DG Art on a Nikon D850 with the Sigma USB dock. The lens was affected by a heavy front focus. The final settings for each step were (from short to long focusing distance): +15; +10; +9; +9. Maybe these settings aren't suitable for all D850s with this lens, but at least it can give you an idea of how far the focus was from where it was. Now even at 1.4 it is a razor sharpened by a Japanese sword master. A very high sharpness, very rarely found in other lenses. The other optical characteristics of the lens are also excellent: I was unable to put it in difficulty in backlight, chromatic aberrations always under control and limited, fall off contained even at 1.4, minimal distortions. The defocus (bokeh, blurry, call it what you want) is nice and soft. The colors are beautiful, they seem in line with the original Nikon lenses. Absolutely excessive weight and size for an 85. Aesthetically not as beautiful as Nikon's lenses. The Nikon 85 1.4, in any version for DSLR is always smaller and lighter. The price of the Sigma is in line with the performance: cheaper than Nikons in general. Found used I took it home in good condition at 620.
Opinion:The 85mm is the lens I can't get out of my camera and in the case of this sigma art, with good reason. The first thing that struck me and that I then found as its strong point, is the color rendering of the photos, it stands out from all the other lenses in my kit for the colors of the images, incredible. Razor-sharp even at full aperture and with an autofocus that doesn't even look like that of such a bright 85mm. On the other hand, there is the weight and bulk. I come from an Ef 85mm F1.2 L II that looked like a 50ino in comparison, this sigma is heavy and gigantic, so much so that I often find myself forced not to put it in my backpack. The Sony Fe version is also quite tilted forward. But once you mount it in the camera and start shooting, you absolutely forget about its mammoth nature.
Pros:Bokeh, great sharpness, solidity, speed and AF accuracy, cost
Cons:Nothing. I could say weight and bulk, but they are laughable arguments when compared to performance
Opinion:I have one in kit for several years (accompanied by a fantastic Sigma Protector Ceramic) and I think I can say it is an absolute reference for the focal one. Very sharp already at f 1.4, from f 2.8 to 5.6 it becomes even radiographing. The bokeh is excellent, never nervous, one of the creamiest ever seen. The diaphragm always precise is naturally electromagnetic, the very fast AF is ultrasonic, the price is laughable. The palette of colors returned travels on the most absolute neutral, you can forget the chromatic oddities of the canikon portrait half-canvases. What can I say, speaking of autofocus lenses I do not think there is a better 85 but be careful, as always with regard to the Art I strongly advise against the purchase to those who do not want - or are not able - to perfectly calibrate the AF with the dock. Because the mission of this 85 (as well as that of the little brother 135) is to be used always and in any case at TA....
Pros:construction, brightness, solidity, weight is not a problem,
Cons:at the moment nothing, soft edges (first impression but I have to double check)
Opinion:Nikon D780: Arrived this morning, immediately put on the dock-usb, calibrated with the double method "LENSCAL tablet" and DOT-TUNE method. It had front focus respectively +15 +14, +12, however difference cost on the different focusing distances. I reserve the right to update the first impressions after period of use. The only doubt, tried with maximum opening 1.4, as expected it was a bit soft on the edges. Closed at f4, I thought I would find an improvement, but it was equally soft. I reserve the right to test it outdoors in daylight.
Opinion:An optics that in terms of sharpness and speed is at stellar levels but that on the other hand has weight and dimensions to be taken into account if you use it for several hours (weddings, long sessions, etc.). Mounted on the R it becomes even longer. Huge hood but solid and in line with the optics. Also great for sports. It is found used at a low price so a shame not to have it.
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