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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Leica SL Review

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Leica SL Mount
  • Weight: 630g.
  • Diameter: 83mm
  • Length: 94mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.85m
  • Max Magnification:0.12x
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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A Overview

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Leica SL mount cameras.

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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A is a member of Sigma's Art series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

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Lens Mount

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A is compatible with cameras that have Leica SL lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica SL lenses are Sigma fp L, Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S5.

Focal Range

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A has a fixed focal lenght of 85mm.


Weather Sealings

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A with a weather sealed camera body such as Sigma fp L, Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S5.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.85m. 0.12x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 15 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 aspherical
  • 5 SLD elements

Lens Hood

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art


PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Pricey
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Alternatives in Leica SL Mount
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35mm FF 355gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art Lens Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art
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Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO
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Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C Lens Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C
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35mm FF 295gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Leica SL
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 11
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 15
Special Elements 1 aspherical + 5 SLD elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.85m
Max Magnification 0.12X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 630g
Diameter 83mm
Length 94mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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