Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens Review and Specs

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon F (FX) Review

Main Features

85mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 725g.

Diameter: 86mm

Length: 88mm

Min Focus Distance:0.85m

Max Magnification:0.12x

$969

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Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Overview

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 85mm. Providing a max aperture of f1.4 at 85mm, this lens is very fast.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

PROs

Built-in Autofocus

Hood supplied

Full-time Manual Focusing

Very Fast Aperture

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

No Weather Sealing

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime
Price	$969.00
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)
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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	Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D	85mm	F1.4	550gr	AF	$839.00
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	Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.8D	85mm	F1.8	380gr	AF	$269.00
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	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.4G	85mm	F1.4	595gr	AF	$1,596.95
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	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G	85mm	F1.8	350gr	AF	$476.95
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	Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D	85mm	F2.8	650gr	MF	$1,976.95
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	Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art	85mm	F1.4	1130gr	AF	$1,099.00
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	Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF	85mm	F1.4	539gr	MF	$229.00
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	Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD	85mm	F1.8	700gr	AF	$749.00
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	Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro	90mm	F2.8	609gr	AF	$649.00
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