Key Features
* Exceptional Optical Design: Incorporates five Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements and one aspherical lens to achieve crisp detail with zero colour fringing.
* Super Multi-Layer Coating: Minimises flare and ghosting for high-contrast images, even when shooting backlit subjects.
* Fast, Quiet Autofocus: Driven by a stepping motor optimised for both phase-detection and contrast AF, ensuring you never miss a critical moment.
* Professional Tactile Controls: Features an iris ring lock switch, a de-clickable iris ring for seamless video recording, a focus mode switch, and a customisable AFL button.
* Premium Build Quality: Crafted in Japan from durable aluminium and Thermally Stable Composite (TSC), complete with a dust- and splash-proof structure.
Benefits & Applications
* Portrait Photography: The large, rounded f/1.4 maximum aperture creates gorgeous, buttery bokeh that beautifully isolates your subject from the background.
* Travel & Everyday Shooting: Weighing just 630g and measuring 94.1mm in length, it balances perfectly on Sony mirrorless bodies for all-day comfort.
* Cinematography & Pro Video: The de-clickable iris ring allows for smooth, silent exposure adjustments during filming, making it a versatile tool for hybrid creators.
Specifications
- Mount: Sony E-Mount
- Focal Length: 85mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- Optical Design: 5 SLD elements, 1 aspherical element
- Coating: Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Autofocus Motor: Stepping motor (Phase-detection and Contrast AF compatible)
- Build Material: Aluminium and Thermally Stable Composite (TSC)
- Weather Sealing: Dust- and splash-proof
- Weight: 630g
- Length: 94.1mm
- Origin: Made in Japan
FAQs
1. Is this lens compatible with full-frame Sony cameras?
Yes, the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is designed specifically for Sony E-Mount mirrorless cameras, providing exceptional coverage and resolution for full-frame sensors.
2. Can I use this lens for video work?
Absolutely. It features a stepping motor for smooth, quiet autofocus and a de-clickable iris ring that allows for seamless, silent aperture adjustments while recording.
3. How heavy is the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens?
It weighs just 630g, making it significantly lighter and more compact than previous generation 85mm f/1.4 lenses, perfect for handheld shooting and travel.
4. Is the lens weather-sealed?
Yes, it features a dust- and splash-proof construction, allowing you to shoot confidently in challenging environmental conditions.
5. What does the AFL button do?
The Autofocus Lock (AFL) button allows you to lock focus easily. It can also be assigned to various other custom functions through your Sony camera body's menu system.
How to Use / Care Instructions
- Ensure your camera is turned off before attaching or removing the lens to protect the sensor and electronic contacts.
- Use the iris ring click switch to toggle between tactile clicks for photography and smooth rotation for video recording.
- Keep the front element clean using a high-quality microfiber cloth and lens cleaning solution; avoid wiping dry dust to prevent micro-scratches.
- Store the lens in a dry, cool environment, ideally with silica gel packets, to prevent fungal growth on the internal elements.
