Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art : Specifications and Opinions

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2016 to 2026 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 1199 €;

91 users have given it an average vote of 9.7 out of 10.

MOUNT

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.

Specifications
Focal lenght	85 mm
Angle of view	28.6°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.4
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	14 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	0.85 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.12x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	86 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	1130 g
Dimensions	95 x 126 mm
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Melissa_Ar

sent on 27 Marzo 2025

Pros: Image quality from every angle

Cons: bulky and heavy, embarrassing lens hood and lid, aesthetically ugly compared to Nikon's first lenses, suffering from 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, on a scale of -20 to +20): +15; +10; +9; +9. These settings aren't suitable for all D850s, 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, which enhances the capabilities of the Nikon D850 sensor and gives images with an uncommon micro contrast. 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 in my opinion. The colors are beautiful, vivid and soft, 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. A sore point, although not affecting the photographic performance: the quality of the materials and the construction of the cover and the lens hood (especially the front cover) are bad if contextualized to the level of this lens that made me think of something better by reporting the indication "Made in Japan". A bit of a shame from this point of view for the Japanese company that points out a clear attempt to save money. The user gets a feeling of something cheap. For me this is really a shame because the pleasure of using also passes through the quality of these accessories. The price of the Sigma is in line with the performance and cheaper than the Nikons in general. Found used I took it home in good condition at 620.

Massimo Corda

sent on 04 Gennaio 2024

Pros: Sharpness, AF, color rendering, blurred

Cons: Weight and bulk, front lens cap.

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.

Lupaccio58

sent on 29 Giugno 2023

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....

Miki Guglielmi

sent on 16 Febbraio 2023

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.

Giant Step

sent on 25 Ottobre 2022

Pros: Sharpness, speed, brightness, construction, price

Cons: Weight, dimensions, hood

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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