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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma SA
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- Great for portrait shots
- High resolution optics can handle even the high resolution sensor within the Sigma DP-1
Park Picks 2017 Highly Commended: Best Product of the Year |
The 85mm lens is a mainstay for portrait photographers, with fast apertures enabling both great pictures in low-light and excellent bokeh opportunities (or as we like to call it, bokehtunity). So Sigma weren't attempting anything particularly new with this lens, however what they were offering was a high specced fast lens at a lower price than other manufacturers. The fact that it is part of the Art range also meant that the optical quality would be of the highest calibre, and this is where the lens has held its own. It is quite astounding that a lens of this price has taken the crown of the sharpest lens ever tested by DXOmark - the foremost authority on this kind of thing. It has beaten lenses of almost four times its price, and will surely be the next lens in the kitbag of the portrait photographer - and is at such a price point that hobbyists may well upgrade their current prime lens to this one. For a full list of winners and highly commended products take a look here - Park Picks 2017 |
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma Fit Summary |
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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma Fit Features in Detail |
Portrait photographers demand the attractive bokeh effect that large-diameter lenses offer, as well as outstanding resolution. Fulfilling the exacting standards of the Art line, the SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM - Art delivers both of these elements at the highest level. The bokeh effect is so precise, you can focus on the pupil of the subject's eye while blurring the eyelashes. Adding to the effect, the area in focus is extremely high-resolution while the bokeh area is very attractive in appearance. The SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM - Art incorporates 14 lens elements in 12 groups, a This lens is therefore an excellent match for full-frame DSLRs offering 50-megapixel or higher resolution. Outstanding resolving power and minimized chromatic aberrations help To create a top-performing 85mm F1.4 lens, SIGMA leveraged its latest innovations in The result is the ultimate lens for portraits. By taking chromatic aberrations to the absolute minimum, this lens offers performance that goes beyond, including incredibly sharp resolution and a beautiful bokeh effect. Image quality perfect for ultra-high-megapixel digital camera s The SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM - Art incorporates two elements made of SLD (Special Low Dispersion Glass) and one element with a high rate of anomalous partial dispersion and a high index of refraction. These features help ensure a clear image throughout the plane. The optical system also minimizes sagittal coma flare for outstanding image quality without streakingeven at wide-open aperture. SIGMA's fifth large-diameter F1.4 lens for full-frame sensors. SIGMA is the only lens manufacturer that covers 20-85mm at F1.4 brightness in its lineup. This lens reflects on their experience with this specification and insistence on offering only the best. The beautiful bokeh effect that only a large-diameter lens can offer Elements made of SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass and an optimized power distribution In the areas in front of and behind the point of focus, the optical system produces an attractive and natural bokeh effect by producing a smooth gradation of focus and minimizing streaking. An all-new lens that leverages SIGMA's latest design technologies. Newly designed HSM for nimble AF control The newly designed Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) offers 1.3 times the torque of its predecessor. Even at low speeds, it offers exceptionally stable performance, and the updated AF In addition, full-time manual focus override allows the lens to be switched to manual focus simply by rotating the focus ring - even during continuous AF. The user can quickly find the perfect focus without needing to touch the focus mode switch. Separate SIGMA USB DOCK makes customization and flexible adjustment |
Our Verdict
Joining the Art range of SIGMA lenses, this 85mm f/1.4 is perfect for those seeking to get the most from their portrait photography, with this being designed with exactly that in mind - namely the maximum aperture of f/1.4, the rounded diaphragm and the high quality low-dispersion optic.
The focal length of 85mm is a popular choice for potrait photographers as it allows you to get delightful head and shoulders shots with the background being blurred into a mere afterthought - and this is where the best assets of bokeh can be used to highlight your subject.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accesories that are included. If they are not listed then they will not be supplied at eh epoint of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!