Product Summary:
Capture stunning, professional-grade portraits and low-light scenes during your trip to Japan with the SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art. This definitive portrait prime lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras delivers the ultimate combination of high resolution, breathtaking clarity, and rich, beautiful F1.4 bokeh, all in a remarkably compact and lightweight body (625g).
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Quick Highlights:
- Ultimate F1.4 maximum aperture for creamy, beautiful bokeh and exceptional low-light performance.
- Classic 85mm focal length for flattering portrait perspective.
- Art line optical design ensures clear and delicate depiction with superb sharpness.
- Remarkably compact and lightweight for a full-frame 85mm F1.4 (625g).
- Professional features: Aperture Ring, Aperture Ring Click Switch, and AFL button.
- 11-blade circular aperture for exceptionally smooth background blur.
Product Details / Description:
The SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art is the culmination of SIGMA’s Art line expertise, meticulously designed for the Sony E-mount mirrorless system. It maintains the optical performance expected of a premium portrait lens while achieving class-leading portability, making it a dream lens for travelers in Japan.
About the Product
The advanced optical construction features 15 elements in 11 groups, including five SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements and an aspherical lens. This arrangement effectively suppresses various aberrations, ensuring razor-sharp focus on the subject’s eyes, even when shooting wide open at F1.4.
The defining feature is the fast F1.4 aperture, which not only excels in dimly lit environments like restaurants or temples but also provides massive subject separation, rendering the background into a smooth, buttery blur (bokeh) thanks to the 11-blade circular diaphragm. Despite its bright aperture, the lens weighs only 625g, a significant reduction in size and weight compared to its DSLR counterparts. The lens features an aperture ring with a click switch (allowing seamless switching between clicked or de-clicked for video) and an Aperture Ring Lock switch, providing professional-grade control and ease of use.
Key Features
- F1.4 aperture is ideal for low-light shooting and isolating subjects.
- Exceptional resolution and clarity meet Art line standards.
- Compact form factor (625g) is perfect for travel and handheld portraiture.
- Physical Aperture Ring with switchable click/de-click functionality.
- Fast, accurate, and quiet stepping motor AF system.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Focal length | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | F/1.4 |
| Lens construction (groups/elements) | 11 groups 15 elements |
| Angle of view | 28.6 degrees |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Minimum focusing distance (cm) | 85 |
| Maximum magnification | 1:8.4 |
| Filter Size (mm) | 77 |
| Weight (g) | 625 |
What’s in the box (Included Items):
- 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art (Sony E) Lens
- Lens Hood
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Protector
- Padded Carrying Case
Where This Product Can Be Used:
- Professional portrait photography (environmental, wedding, fashion).
- Low-light candid and documentary photography (e.g., in bars, markets).
- Creating dramatic subject separation and beautiful background blur.
- Capturing distant details with high clarity.
- Cinematography where shallow depth of field is desired.
Why Tourists Rent From Us
- English-speaking customer support for easy communication.
- Accept foreign credit cards for convenient booking.
- No Japanese phone number required for account setup.
- Offer hotel and Airbnb delivery across Japan.
- Easy return process tailored for travelers.
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Faqs:
Why is 85mm considered the ultimate portrait focal length?
85mm provides a slightly magnified, telephoto perspective that flatters subjects by gently compressing facial features. It also creates a comfortable working distance between the photographer and the subject, allowing for more natural posing and interaction compared to shorter focal lengths.
How is SIGMA able to make this F1.4 lens so compact and light (625g)?
By designing the lens specifically for mirrorless systems (DG DN), SIGMA was able to place the large lens elements closer to the sensor and optimize the optical pathway, resulting in a significantly shorter and lighter lens body than older F1.4 designs built for DSLRs.
What is the function of the Aperture Ring Click Switch?
The Click Switch allows the user to turn the tactile clicks of the aperture ring ON or OFF. Turning clicks OFF (de-clicked) is essential for videography, as it allows for smooth, stepless iris transitions during video recording without the sound of the click being picked up by the microphone.
Does this lens have image stabilization?
No, the lens does not have a built-in optical image stabilization mechanism. It relies on the powerful In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) found in most modern Sony E-mount cameras, which provides effective shake correction at this moderate telephoto focal length.
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