The Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is a short telephoto prime lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs. It features a hypersonic focus motor with full-time manual focus override, a 9-bladed aperture diaphragm for attractive background blur, and has a minimum focus distance of 85cm. It comes with a lens hood adapter for use on APS-C format DSLRs users that extends the length of the hood to give more effective shading. Optical construction comprises 11 elements in eight groups, with one SLD (super low-dispersion) element. Performance is excellent, contributing to this lens's excellent reputation among enthusiast photographers.
This fast f/1.4 lens is great for capturing fast moving images, allowing you to use faster shutter speeds, and is what you want when shooting under low lighting conditions.
| Brands: | Sigma |
| Lens mount: | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Max Format Size (mm): | 35 |
| (F) Maximum Aperture: | 1.4 |
| (F) Minimum Aperture: | 16 |
| Aperture Ring: | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades: | 9 |
| Elements: | 11 |
| Groups: | 8 |
| Minimum Focus (m): | 0.85 m (33.46") |
| Maximum Magnification (x): | 0.12 x |
| Autofocus: | Yes |
| Motor Type: | Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Full time Manual: | Yes |
| Focus Method: | Internal |
| Distance Scale: | Yes |
| DoF Scale: | Yes |
| Diameter (mm): | 86 mm (3.40") |
| Length (mm): | 88 mm (3.45") |
| Sealing: | No |
| Power zoom: | No |
| zoom_lock: | No |
| Filter Thread (mm): | 77 mm |
| Tripod Collar: | No |
| Tripod Supplied: | No |
