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Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Canon EF Review

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 725g.
  • Diameter: 86mm
  • Length: 88mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.85m
  • Max Magnification:0.12x
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Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Overview

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Pricey

Lens Mount

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has a maximum diameter of 86mm and total length of 88mm. It weighs 725g / 25.6 oz.

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has a filter thread of 77mm.

Focal Range

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has a fixed focal length of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM , Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM, Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC and Tamron 90mm F2.8 VC Macro. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 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 EX DG HSM has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

Optical Formula

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 8 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 SLD glass element
  • 1 glass-molded aspherical element

Lens Hood

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

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Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements 1 SLD glass element 1 glass-molded aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.85m
Max Magnification 0.12X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 725g
Diameter 86mm
Length 88mm
Materials metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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