Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Sony E Lens

The Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art is a premium large-aperture short telephoto prime lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, available in Sony E-mount and L-Mount. Combining Sigma's brightest-ever f/1.2 aperture with exceptional resolution, beautiful bokeh and a surprisingly compact design for an 85mm f/1.2 lens, this Art-series prime is designed for photographers who demand outstanding image quality and creative control.

The classic 85mm focal length is widely regarded as an ideal choice for portrait photography, providing a flattering perspective and allowing photographers to separate their subjects from the background. The extremely bright f/1.2 aperture gives photographers exceptional control over depth of field, producing a distinctive three-dimensional look with smooth, soft background rendering.

Exceptional f/1.2 Performance

The Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art combines its 85mm focal length with an exceptionally bright f/1.2 maximum aperture, making it possible to achieve beautifully shallow depth of field and strong subject separation.

The large aperture is particularly valuable for portrait photography, weddings and events, allowing subjects to stand out against beautifully blurred backgrounds. It also provides additional flexibility when shooting in available light, helping photographers maintain faster shutter speeds in challenging lighting conditions.

Outstanding Resolution and Beautiful Bokeh

Sigma has designed the 85mm F1.2 DG Art to deliver outstanding optical performance while making full use of the creative possibilities offered by f/1.2. The optical construction incorporates 17 elements in 12 groups, including two SLD glass elements and three aspherical elements, helping to maintain high levels of resolution and control optical aberrations.

A 13-blade rounded diaphragm helps produce smooth, attractive bokeh, making this lens particularly well suited to portraits and other photography where background rendering is an important part of the image.

Fast and Quiet Dual HLA Autofocus

The Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art features dual HLA High-response Linear Actuators, providing fast, quiet and precise autofocus performance. This is particularly important with an f/1.2 lens, where the extremely shallow depth of field makes accurate focusing critical.

The dual HLA system is also well suited to video, providing smooth and quiet focusing performance for hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and moving images.

Classic 85mm Portrait Focal Length

The 85mm focal length provides a highly versatile short-telephoto perspective, making the Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art an excellent choice for:

• Portrait photography
• Wedding photography
• Fashion photography
• Studio photography
• Lifestyle photography
• Event photography
• Low-light photography
• Fine-art photography
• Video and filmmaking

The combination of 85mm compression and an f/1.2 aperture makes it particularly effective for isolating people and other subjects against beautifully blurred backgrounds.

High-Quality Art Series Construction

As part of Sigma's professional Art range, the 85mm F1.2 DG Art is built to provide the durability and handling expected from a premium photographic tool. Sigma uses lightweight, high-strength materials including Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) components to provide rigidity while helping keep the lens portable.

The result is a sophisticated lens that combines the optical performance expected from a professional 85mm f/1.2 with a more manageable size and weight than traditional designs.

Professional Controls and Handling

The lens features a dedicated aperture ring, giving photographers direct tactile control over exposure. An aperture ring lock switch is also provided, allowing the aperture ring's operation to be configured according to the photographer's shooting preferences.

An AFL button can be assigned to a range of functions through compatible camera menus, providing additional customisation for professional photographers. Available functions depend on the camera body used.

Compact for an 85mm f/1.2

Despite its exceptionally bright aperture, the Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art has been designed with portability in mind. The lens measures approximately 87.2mm in diameter, with the Sony E version measuring 121.7mm long and the L-Mount version measuring 119.7mm long. Both versions weigh approximately 905g.

This makes it a compelling option for photographers who want the distinctive look of an 85mm f/1.2 without carrying one of the largest lenses in its class.

Key Features

• Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art
• Full-frame mirrorless lens
• Available in Sony E-mount and L-Mount
• 85mm classic portrait focal length
• Extremely bright f/1.2 maximum aperture
• 13-blade rounded diaphragm
• Smooth, attractive bokeh
• 17 elements in 12 groups
• 2 SLD glass elements
• 3 aspherical elements
• Dual HLA High-response Linear Actuator autofocus
• Fast and quiet autofocus
• Aperture ring
• Aperture ring lock switch
• Customisable AFL button
• High-resolution optical performance
• Thermally Stable Composite construction
• Compact design for an 85mm f/1.2
• 82mm filter thread
• Dust- and splash-resistant structure
• Water- and oil-repellent front coating
• Ideal for portraits, weddings, fashion and events
• Suitable for stills and video

Specifications

Lens Type: Large-aperture short telephoto prime
Focal Length: 85mm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.2
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Sensor Format: Full-frame
Lens Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups
SLD Glass: 2 elements
Aspherical Elements: 3
Diaphragm Blades: 13, rounded diaphragm
Angle of View: 28.6°
Minimum Focusing Distance: 84cm
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:8.9
Filter Size: 82mm
Autofocus: Dual HLA High-response Linear Actuator
Mounts: Sony E-mount / L-Mount

Sony E Dimensions: 87.2mm diameter x 121.7mm length
L-Mount Dimensions: 87.2mm diameter x 119.7mm length
Weight: 905g for both Sony E and L-Mount versions

Supplied Accessories

• Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art Lens
• Lens Hood LH878-08
• Front Cap LCF-82 IV
• Rear Cap LCR III
• Lens Pouch

Sony E-Mount Version

The Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art Sony E-mount is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides the classic 85mm portrait focal length with a huge f/1.2 aperture. It is an excellent choice for Sony photographers looking for premium portrait rendering, beautiful bokeh and exceptional subject separation.

L-Mount Version

The Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art L-Mount is designed for full-frame L-Mount mirrorless cameras and offers the same 85mm f/1.2 optical performance in a compact Art-series design. It is an ideal choice for compatible Leica, Panasonic and Sigma L-Mount camera systems.

Ideal For

The Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art is ideal for professional portrait photographers, wedding photographers, fashion photographers, studio photographers, event photographers, lifestyle photographers and videographers looking for exceptional image quality and beautiful background separation.

Its combination of an 85mm focal length, f/1.2 aperture, sophisticated optical construction and fast dual HLA autofocus makes it an outstanding premium portrait lens for photographers who want maximum creative control over depth of field and background rendering.