SIGMA recently announced a new full-frame prime lens for both Sony E-Mount and Leica L-Mount. The SIGMA 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is a more compact version of SIGMA’s original 85mm f/1.4 Art lens. It offers 77mm front filter thread, IRIS ring with Click and Lock switches, and a programmable AFL button. 85mm has usually been a popular portrait focal length on full-frame cameras. Almost every lens manufacturer has a full-frame 85mm prime lens in its portfolio. SIGMA itself already offers an 85mm f/1.4 lens. Let’s take a closer look at how this new lens differs from the original and what features and specs it brings. SIGMA 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Because the lens was designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, SIGMA could keep the dimensions and weight down. The new SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art weighs only 630g / 22.2oz. It has a 77mm front filter thread and a body length of 94.1mm / 3.7in. SIGMA 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens – Compact Size to fit the fp camera. Source: SIGMA The AF motor system employs a stepping motor which is optimized for both phase-detection AF and contrast AF. This has also made the lens body itself much smaller as the focus lens has been made smaller to better suit a stepping motor. SIGMA Youtube Presentation of the new 85mm Lens. The lens construction is consistent with other lenses from SIGMA’s Art line. In addition to five SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements and one aspherical lens,...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 10 August, 2020