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




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avatarsenior
sent on November 07, 2019

Pros: Spectacular sharpness already at 1.4 - fuzzy fairy tale - autofocus fast and precise - flawless construction.

Cons: But the quality pays off.

Opinion: I took it recently, I made a photo exit and I can only praise this little big gem. I assume that I use it on nikon D810 and already at the maximum opening solves without hesitation its 36 MPs, closing a little becomes a sharp blade. There are maybe specimens with focus problems, especially on Canon that with my ex 6D was not accurate, I for safety, for what it costs, I took the USB Dock station and in addition to updating the firmware I made a small calibration , but he's a sniper in any photo situation he doesn't take a shot. Weight and clutter can be the only downside, for me it is not a problem indeed it is a pleasure to hold this sturdy beast in my hand. I recommend it to portrait lovers, impeccable results.

avatarjunior
sent on January 29, 2019

Pros: Engraved and pleasing bokeh

Cons: Weight

Opinion: I had occasion to try with a colleague all the Sigma Art series for Sony E-mount, we also did a review with AF test and handling of the whole series: Https://youtu.be/Fs8y9I-ah8Q very precise and engraved with a very fuzzy. For the photograph is a great tool, for the video.. Mmm. Shame about the weight, really much. Let's not talk about the body, basically they stretched the barrel to "incorporate" the MC-11 adapter... they could do better.

avatarsenior
sent on October 09, 2018

Pros: Optically perfect if you are looking for the only sharpness and bokeh, use in the studio for good sized prints is your field

Cons: Huge and delicate, images too flat and not very artistic due to the huge amount of lenses

Opinion: The perfect optics for studio use. Unfortunately it is really huge, with yes a very comfortable and precise ring, but unfortunately the dimensions limit enormously the use. Turn with two bodies on which one is present this will be a feat. On the other hand, it's a perfect lens. The MTF graph speaks clearly, the aberrations are almost not there, the astigmatism either. Canon must necessarily update its 85 1.2 L to upset similar optics (always according to terms of comparison "Nitideschi"). Compared unfortunately emerges a crushing victory of the Sigma Art. But honestly, however, I prefer the 85 1.2 L II, especially because of the micro-contrast and the more "magical" and "unique" of the photos. Unfortunately at the level of bare and raw quality this lens outclasses any 85 on the market, except perhaps the Sony 85 GM, which however apart from being Sony exclusive costs virtually twice as much. Strongly recommended for use on Sony. The set will be enormously unbalanced. Sigma has made it really crazy to produce Sigma Art e-mount attachment by simply sticking a extension cylinder on it, and the handiness suffers enormously.

avatarjunior
sent on August 30, 2018

Pros: Extreme sharpness all over the frame already at 1.4, nice coarse MAF bezel, standard lens hood, cosmetic

Cons: Weight and dimensions, filters 86mm, USB dock

Opinion: I had to calibrate Canon's camera support (Canon 5d II) before I could calibrate the lens with the appropriate USB dock (which would cost €50, but fortunately I borrowed it). Initially the AF went for its own business and it was not only a problem of micro-adjustment in the room. In my case it was also a room problem, which however with other 1.4 and 1.8 lenses were never there. After a long drawing between Canon assistance in Bologna and Sigma in Milan, I finally could use this lens to the full. Now the AF is accurate and fast. For now for me it is the definitive on this focal. Vignetting and chromatic aberration at 1.4 are easily read and solvable in PP. of sharpness is impossible to ask for more. The blur is "modern" and "cold". This is neither pros nor cons, it is just so, may like it or not. Maybe too easy to hate for those 10 years ago have spent €2000 for the Canon 1.2 II, who knows!

avatarsupporter
sent on June 04, 2018

Pros: Superb image quality, even sharpness at TA

Cons: Weight and footprint superior to the competition, 86mm filters, "mysterious" AF

Opinion: This is an excellent optics and not only for sharpness but for all aspects of image quality for a bright. Hard to do without after trying it for a few days. It needs fine calibration with usb dock but then, at 90%, it's fine. The residual problems, at least on 6d2, are exclusively related to AF, generally it is perfect, even at TA but suddenly it can go wrong without being able to understand why or at what juncture. The optics are so excellent that I do not intend to do without it for this, if you are in "day no" I go live view and the shots are even better than the best in AF . I must say that with the 6d2 and its articulated display it is not a big problem to use this mode indeed, once used "by necessity" I tend to use it often as an already excellent image quality becomes excellent in 100% of cases. Update: Contrary to what I thought in the end I had to do without it, the weight, size and uncertainties about AF convinced me to give it up. For the moment I stay with the excellent 85/1.8 Canon from 300 euros. With the 5D4, sooner or later I'm going to try again.

avatarsenior
sent on May 25, 2018

Pros: Accurate and sturdy construction, very wide focus ring and excellent excursion, sharpness (if calibrated), colours, Bohek, current price.

Cons: Heavy, 86mm filters (expensive and rare), very selective focal plane, challenging autofocus to calibrate,

Opinion: This is a far from technical review... for this there are the "experts" and the professors of the Forum.. After several trials and tests, characterized by moments of euphoria alternating with others of extreme frustration, I came to some considerations. I state that I currently have the version for Nikon, while until a few months ago I had one for Canon (5DMK4), (lens) ceded for unreliability of autofocus. -The lens is very extraordinary, but only if put in optimal conditions to give the best of itself; -It's like a race horse, bizarre, demanding... it must be tamed with a firm pulse and... a lot of patience...-It is not the "easy" goal.. That as soon as the mountains go to the maximum... You have to study it, understand it... and above all you need to find the optimum calibration for a precise focus. I could use another analogy with race cars. There are relatively "easy" cars to drive, with which every good driver would be able to quickly get good lap times.. But others will prove to be much more demanding.. In addition to a more calibrated guide, they require an adequate and meticulous tuning, optimized for that particular circuit, the weather conditions, specific tires, etc. Once they're set up... the others stay behind.. To eat the dust. The "character" of the Sigma 85 Art seems to me something like that... it could be love at first sight... but it could also be a source of disappointment... If you are not able to calibrate it correctly with your camera. No use repeating it... it's obvious... but with high resolution cameras, watch out for the blur...! The lens is not stabilized.. It's heavy.. Appropriate timings should be set.

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avatarjunior
sent on April 02, 2018

Pros: sharpness, colors, construction, quality / price ratio, bokeh, low AC, little vignetting, precision af

Cons: autofocus not suitable for dynamic scenes, 86mm filters difficult to find, minimum distance of maf

Opinion: Very neat to be sucked already at TA, excellent construction as all the art and sold at a price not impossible to reach. rnSu D750 is not suitable for dynamic scenes, to be clear even if one walks towards us, many are out of focus because the af is slow (precise to TA). In photo pose instead is a sniper. In contrast to the blowjobs from the forum, the purple fringing is present, but in a very minimal way, from 2.8 it disappears completely. I would have liked a dozen cm less regarding the minimum distance of focus. Heavy but using the battery grip becomes very manageable.

avatarsenior
sent on September 01, 2017

Pros: Excellent sharpness already at TA, quality of materials used, superlative construction.

Cons: Weight and footprint, stop.

Opinion: I have this glass for more than 2 months, just take it in your hand for the first time and go and grab it on the bayonet you say "my mom how big the front lens is!" a show! then start snapping and shots right at TA, wow! this is what you say later, an awesome sharpness already at f1.4 and a great bokeh, though I think more as to say ... pictorial than the 85 f1.2 Canon (I'm a Nikon user, but I know the pictures that it returns the Canon "Big One" .nn you feel the weight and the size, so much so that if you mount this lens on a "little" body you will soon feel the need to use a BG.rnPeso and bulk as a part (only defects for me) the rest is just wow! especially in relation to the price I would say more than proportionate to the performance that this lens has.rnIf you have Nikon like me, it is more unlikely to have focus problems, I do not have it on my D800E, with Canon perhaps some more problem with ' it's surely%2C I therefore recommend trying it out well before making the purchase and considering the AF Adjustment Dock as it is a super bright lens that still needs fine calibration to make it better. What else to say ... I absolutely recommend buying, because it is really a top lens in virtually everything, the Nikon equivalent costs twice as much and does not offer the same features starting with the rather poor construction of the barrel and the slowness of the AF, to have absolutely the focal point you like and make the portrait your passion or photographic work.

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avatarjunior
sent on July 19, 2017

Pros: Precise AF, price appropriate to the design quality, eye-catching look.

Cons: Weight not easily manageable, filter availability

Opinion: Beautiful goal! Congratulations Sigma, solid and consistent, sharp and blurred, dreamy, captivating and at the same time mysterious so as not to go unnoticed, only after half an hour of free hand becomes heavy and difficult to handle after better use of a support or take a break ! Difficult find the filters of 86mm, for now something present on the German market! Overall I would say A Me, I LOVE!

avatarjunior
sent on July 19, 2017

Pros: Extreme sharpness - construction - price

Cons: Af not always accurate - weight - not tropicalized

Opinion: Optics taken about a couple of months. At first glimpse one can not notice the construction, really solid, and very beautifully aesthetically though bulky enough and heavy, but I do not find such a serious defect, instead of the lack of tropicalization since it is still a lens Of 1200 euros. Trying to glide at the eye, the excellent clarity, at f1.4 is remarkable, from f2 onwards "really breaks the hair". The 3d stack is remarkable and it's never too soft (I do not know if it's a good one). Real colors and cremosoanche bokeh if they personally do not make me crazy, I'm not saying it's a flaw, but give me the impression of being too "digitized ", Nothing" fairy "for a portrait optician, little" emotional ". The Af as a whole Art series sometimes goes into crisis by mistake the MAF and especially in the "heavy" backlash it struggles to hook up. I steal heavily on the Nikon d750 .. very uncertain sometimes on the D800 ... paradoxically on the D700 I found it almost impeccable in overall performance. PersonsIf I had to go back two months ago, I think I would take the Nikon 85 f1.4 D, although not having those image quality levels of art has much more personality. In conclusion ... if you are looking for a lens that perfectly covers the exaggerated resolution of the new sensors giving you the utmost clarity, this 85 art is the perfect lens, but if you are looking for a lens with a more personal and personal character that delivers more exciting portraits, Look elsewhere ..

avatarjunior
sent on July 18, 2017

Pros: The sharpest is to say a little, a blur that makes you fall in love, the ring of the fantastic fire for my taste, is generally not affected by f / b focus problems, I prefer it to version 1.2 canon

Cons: weight

Opinion: Gives you a blur that makes you fall in love, tested up to f4 a blade, 1.4 fright, constructive quality that only those with a ART goal can know, solid, too good, sigma is doing quality lenses, i replaced the My canon kit with ART series lenses for this, the use on 5dmIII did not need calibration, it was my second lens of this recently taken series.rn I only recommend it and refer you to see the photos that come with this lens

avatarjunior
sent on July 04, 2017

Pros: Sharpness, constructive quality, natural colors not overly contrasted, soft bokeh.

Cons: Slightly slim AF calibration

Opinion: Foreword: This is my favorite focal length and, coming from the upscale but magical 85mm 1.4D Nikon, I was afraid to invest my money badly. Sigma had never been thrilled with the purchase of this great lens that, fundamentally in my work and my style, dragged me to buying other objects in the same house. On D750 I did, at times, tribe causes an AF not always accurate, even after calibration with dock. Then, one day, hooked to the old D700, the everlasting love fluttered. Perfect color rendering, almost infallible AF. Sharpness is also indisputable at 1.4, which makes it extremely fun during weddings, as well as magical for the extremely soft and pasty bokeh. Perfectly balanced on the above D700 with BG, although the weight, after 12 hours of service, is a bit noticeable, especially on the wrist.rnGrande, all over.

avatarjunior
sent on June 17, 2017

Pros: Scary sharpness. Full and natural colors. Great bokeh. Solid construction and beautiful aesthetics.

Cons: Heavy. It's not Canon 1.2

Opinion: Great optics. You can work if you want soft backgrounds as if you want sharpness across the picture. It goes very close to the subject. Chromatic rendering is poetry and has a good variety of uses. Of course it is heavy and not easy to ride but qualitatively can not be discussed. The bokeh is great, creamy, sometimes poetic and perfect. Sigma is working well on the Art series. I insist on the chromatic rendering of all the Art I've tried. It's not just clarity it's also saturation quality with full but natural chromium.

avatarjunior
sent on May 31, 2017

Pros: Sharpness even at full opening

Cons: weight

Opinion: With this lens I have completed the kit on my 6D: I have 35 art, 50 art and now 85 art. What to say? I needed a lens that gave me the same emotions I give 35 art and I found it. In fact it does a lot more. The colors are crazy, the sharpness at night is incredible, it seems to shoot in daylight and, considering the high ISO yield of 6D, it allows you to have crazy photos even in the worst light conditions.rn Satisfied is now tough because when I go out To do street I do not know what to choose

avatarjunior
sent on March 11, 2017

Pros: It has everything that others have produced to date and is 2 times sharper even at 1.4. In the worst cases, it costs half as other ... in the best coast 1/3 cases.

Cons: It weighs ... but to me it's fine. It presents lightweight AC (magazine) when not made perfectly focused to 1.4. for me an advantage because once gone I know that are in focus even checking with focus peaking and magnifier focus.

Opinion: Just use it to realize this. One Zeiss Otus best and autofocus. I do not think there is more to say. I think is the best on the market 85mm bokeh is spectacular and crowded as it is said in some reviews. I sincerely believe that I will give away both the canon nikon 85 85 1.2l only more mk2 and I will keep this. The autofocus enables continuous use of the manual without changing setting. I use it on a6500 and a7r2 with sigma MC11 Canon EF mount and the lens is practically native E-mount and calibration via USB Sigma Dock advanced feature allows a great customization for the sensitivity and range of manual focus.

avatarjunior
sent on March 11, 2017

Pros: Sharpness even at F / 1.4, soft and creamy blur, build quality, fast and efficient silent AF, Rubber gasket

Cons: heavy lens not for everyone

Opinion: The first impact with the lens was traumatic, in the sense that pick up a 1.4 and 85 perceive heavier than a 70-200 f / 2.8 L IS USM II leaves you obviously puzzled. Also because the barrel is almost entirely composed of the ring focus and are not very happy in the hold heavy lenses from the ring. Then of course is absent IS and weight especially on FF is felt. To be honest, I did the evening unboxing, I tried the lens and I was not thrilled, I was even considering to replace it with the 85 1.2 L II. Then, I took a few days to try and love blossomed. Yet I've never taken my 5d III. Some pictures and you almost want to say: who cares weight. Sharpest to 1.4, blade at f / 2, soft, exceptional bokeh blur (bokeh love the very spiral old-school that I got in some situations of FF). AF in my fast and precise exemplary, quiet and I had no problem to also engage in low light. The focus ring is fluito be precise, at first glance it may be a bit too hard but the reflection that is huge and practically supports the lens from that, makes me think that maybe it's better this way (not likely to use the FTM inadvertently). In any case, the construction of the lens is superb, the plastics are of excellent quality, the pleasant gumming and the lens has an elegant and professional appearance than that give a feeling of sturdiness. And I do not think it's just the look, I inadvertently broke the huge front element lens, I started to cry like a desperate child and then realize that the sign I saw was going away simply by cleaning with a microfiber cloth (Blessed the proud home of Sigma coating) .rnVignettatura virtually imperceptible even at F / 1.4, as well as the distortion. chromatic aberration, especially green in the TA but controlled and not very annoying and considering the brash and unpleasant chromatic aberration of the Canon 85 1.2 II comes only to be commended for Sigmawork done. I have not had any flare or ghosting problem so far and the contrast decline in backlight is quietly pushed correctable in post. I can not say anything about a coma for now, but I suppose it is well controllato.rnUn added value to me is the construction with inner fire movement barrel and rubber gasket at the base, one thing I immediately hated 85 1.2 usm L II the very fact that it is a tremendous succhiapolvere and for people like me is not only a photographer but a lover of their own equipment, have some little more certainty is important. rnUn little note to Sigma house, despite the minimum focusing distance is better than that of other competitors lenses, given the huge improvements in the optical performance of this lens, it would have been nice to have a 10-15 cm less in order to put to more closely focus; the only thing that I regret when I mount 100 2.8 Macro L is precisely the impossibility of doing close up of the eyes or a look or narrow the vo cutslto, in addition to having a margin in more hair in indoor photographing. rnAltro minor problem is that I would have preferred, with a lens so heavy, a circular lens hood rather than petals and maybe half a centimeter shorter slightly to contain the size (like the one supplied with the new 135 f / 1.8 Art) as sometimes, especially so heavy lenses may be required to place them face down. Anything less would have been nice to also open at f / 1.2.rnAd Anyway, I can only speak highly of this lens, I think Sigma has undoubtedly raised the bar in quality and yield of the lenses of this focal length, until now I did not get the feeling of pleasure in photographing so creatively and beautiful images even just leave the room with any of Canon L series lens in my possession (not that they are many). I hope this can be a stimulus for Canon put in the hands of a new 85 1.2 usm III or eventually even a 105 1.4 (maybe is).

avatarjunior
sent on December 21, 2016

Pros: Sharpness, af, construction, tropicalization

Cons: A bit heavy

Opinion: superlative lens, I could not try to better live up to if not better than the more famous de 85mm 1.4 and 1.2 Canon.rnAd already a knife but the best of itself already at 1.8 -2 only negative weight feels much though it's worth worth very precise infallible .rnAutofocus once calibrated is practically perfect. I mounted it-r and returns a file worthy of 50 mpx room. Essentially as a value for money I give him 11 out of the market there is nothing better

avatarjunior
sent on December 11, 2016

Pros: Sharpness, bokeh, quality 'constructive etc

Cons: Weight

Opinion: Well what to say ... after trying it now for over 4 hours I would say two words: great lens ... stop! RnIl weight of this lens feels purtroppo..pesata us on 1.25 Kg but it 's all time: greatness glass, large and grosso.rnHo posted some sample pictures, having already '35 Art did not think much better quality'! rnCi are two obvious differences: 35 makes it very well already 'in TA and the blur and' certainly more ' hard and freddornIl brother Art 85 from f / 1.8 better 2.0 and 'exceptionally creamy blurred and very much more' creamy and warm little brother. rnTra the two, and we're talking about the 35 series Art, it seems a good lens, but a comparison is clearly outclassed by his brother rnQuindi after the first shots: convinced me for the money spent, a lens that will give me 'rntridimensionalita great satisfaction' stunning, impressive sharpness and bokeh to the top! rnrn rn

avatarsupporter
sent on December 08, 2016

Pros: color rendering, detail, BOKEH! , Af, build quality, extendable warranty to 3 years.

Cons: I have not yet discovered it. And perhaps there are ...

Opinion: If someone will object that it is heavy, it tells only the obvious, but ... it's a great lente.rn Valid, af ready and accurately without the need to use the dock, manual focus with no games and very effective; first photos taken today with full frame and I put in a mini-gallery of 5 pictures (useless bore you) to link http://www.juzaphoto.com/me.php?pg=189442&l=it rnrn that very nicely confirm the It estimates that Sigma has gained from me and many others. You have to actually take a little 'hand, it is like driving a quality weight machine and performance benefits, and not easy to be reckoned with - especially in the pdc of course - but that can only give satisfaction. rnProcurato swiftly and great treatment from RCE Photo Padua.

avatarjunior
sent on December 08, 2016

Pros: exceptional bokeh, sharpness at 1.4 significant, focus speed, design

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: I think that art is an exceptional 85mm 1.4 lens, great for portraits and events, the Bokeh is soft and pleasant, rnRapporto brightness / sharpness at 1.4 super! . Used to F1.8 / F2 from the best. RNE just compare it to the Zeiss 85mm otus.rnAutofocus quickly and accurately, if in doubt -> Dock .rnNei against we can put weight, price, and a diameter of 86. But in reality those who want to buy this lens is well aware that weighs as much as a 70-200 and it costs what it costs. For filters? I do not use them. rnCon this 85mm the Art series has confirmed the possibility of saperr competere.rnrn

avatarjunior
sent on December 08, 2016

Pros: Sharpness, speed and precision maf, robustness, yield colors, blurred

Cons: heavy, too bulky, ring focus too big (I'm afraid that might inadvertently move it with the hand that used to hold the lens, thus changing the little maf), Nikon D750 you have to calibrate the maf, slightly higher cost (about € 1,000 it was already a better price)

Opinion: F100, otherwise you will micromosso.rnIn all cases, it is a lens that would totally recommend, but unfortunately the price is not exactly light: D

avatarjunior
sent on December 02, 2016

Pros: Constructive PRO quality, crisp images at f1.4, incredibly fast and, hearing you heard PRECISO, blurry creamy.

Cons: Size, weight, filter diameter 86?.

Opinion: Taken today made a very good impression, I already possess the 50 art, excellent, and this seems to confirm all the good of that lens with a much more precise af (test on 5dmk3). If you're looking for a handy and lightweight lens this is not your goal, really great, comparable to the Canon 24-70 f2.8 first series. I will keep updating further after having used it more. GENDER: After 11 months I can say with certainty that this is a wonderful lens in everything, I had to make small corrections with the dock and working at 1.4 very rarely fucking fire 1 on 30 photos (I'm likely to move when I get back together). Superb sharpness, blurry soft very real colors. If it were not for the weight and the size would not rival, in my opinion it did not. Cosigliatissimo !!





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