The Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Lens (Sony E) combines exceptional optical performance with a remarkably compact, lightweight design, giving portrait, fashion, wedding, and commercial photographers a powerful creative tool without unnecessary bulk. Pairing the classic 85mm focal length with an ultrafast f/1.2 maximum aperture, the lens is designed to deliver striking subject separation, beautiful bokeh, and finely rendered detail.
The exceptionally bright f/1.2 aperture provides extensive control over depth of field, allowing photographers to isolate subjects against smoothly rendered backgrounds while maintaining impressive detail at the point of focus. Its strong light-gathering capability also makes the lens particularly effective for low-light photography, environmental portraits, events, and available-light shooting where maintaining image quality is essential.
A sophisticated optical construction incorporates aspherical and SLD elements to deliver high-level image performance while maintaining the compact proportions needed for greater agility on set. This carefully engineered design makes the 85mm f/1.2 DG Art well suited for photographers who want premium Art-series rendering without being weighed down by an unnecessarily large lens.
For demanding professional workflows, the lens features dust- and splash-resistant construction, providing added confidence when shooting in challenging environments. A comprehensive selection of physical controls also places essential adjustments within easy reach, helping photographers work quickly and intuitively as shooting conditions change.
Combining the flattering perspective of an 85mm prime, an ultrafast f/1.2 aperture, sophisticated optics, and a portable professional design, the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Lens is an exceptional choice for portraits, weddings, fashion, editorial work, and other applications where beautiful subject rendering and expressive depth of field are essential.
Uncompromising Optics
- Classic 85mm medium-telephoto focal length provides the ideal field-of-view for portrait photography
- Ultrafast f/1.2 maximum aperture ensures exceptional subject separation and low-light performance
- 13-blade rounded diaphragm design delivers beautiful, near-circular bokeh, even when stopped down
- Dual HLA-driven focus motor provides rapid, smooth autofocus during photo and video capture
- Two SLD (special low dispersion) and three aspherical elements minimize chromatic and spherical aberration
- Complex 17-element, 12-group optical design is optimized to suppress focus breathing
Advanced Design
- Dust- and splash-resistant body construction with water- and oil-repellent front lens surface
- Smallest (3.4 x 4.7") and lightest (2 lb) build in the 85mm f/1.2 class of lenses
- Manual aperture control ring with automatic setting and convenient ring-lock button
- Physical AF/MF and aperture click/de-click switches for intuitive controls
- 82mm front filter thread for the straightforward mounting of desired filters
