Combining exceptional optical performance with a surprisingly compact and lightweight design, the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Lens brings the classic portrait focal length together with an ultrafast f/1.2 maximum aperture. Designed for photographers who demand outstanding image quality without the size and weight typically associated with an 85mm f/1.2 lens, it delivers beautiful subject separation, smooth bokeh, and exceptional detail across a wide range of shooting conditions.
The 85mm focal length provides a flattering perspective that is particularly well suited to portraits, weddings, fashion, and lifestyle photography, while the f/1.2 maximum aperture allows you to isolate subjects against dramatically blurred backgrounds and maintain strong low-light performance. A 13-blade rounded diaphragm further contributes to smooth, natural-looking bokeh, including attractive, nearly circular highlights even when the aperture is stopped down.
Sigma employs a sophisticated 17-element, 12-group optical design incorporating two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements and three aspherical elements. Together, these elements help suppress chromatic and spherical aberrations while maintaining high resolution and excellent rendering throughout the image frame.
The optical design is also optimized to minimize focus breathing, making the lens an excellent choice for both still photography and video. Its dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) autofocus motors provide fast, precise, smooth, and quiet focusing performance for everything from portraits and events to video production.
85mm medium-telephoto focal length provides a flattering perspective and ideal field of view for portraits, fashion, weddings, and lifestyle photography.
Ultrafast f/1.2 maximum aperture delivers exceptional subject isolation, beautiful background blur, and enhanced low-light performance.
13-blade rounded diaphragm produces smooth, natural-looking bokeh and near-circular highlights, even when stopped down.
Dual HLA autofocus motors provide fast, accurate, smooth, and quiet autofocus for photo and video.
Two SLD elements and three aspherical elements help minimize chromatic and spherical aberrations.
17-element, 12-group optical construction is optimized for high resolution and reduced focus breathing.
Despite its fast f/1.2 aperture and sophisticated optical construction, the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art is designed to be exceptionally portable for its class. Measuring just 3.4 x 4.7" and weighing approximately 2 lb, it is the smallest and lightest lens in the 85mm f/1.2 class, making it easier to carry and handle during extended portrait sessions, weddings, events, and location shoots.
The lens features dust- and splash-resistant construction for dependable operation in challenging environments, while a water- and oil-repellent coating on the front element helps protect the optical surface from moisture and fingerprints.
A comprehensive set of physical controls provides intuitive operation. The manual aperture ring includes an automatic setting as well as a convenient ring-lock button, while dedicated AF/MF and aperture click/de-click switches allow photographers and videographers to quickly configure the lens for their preferred shooting style.
An 82mm filter thread provides straightforward compatibility with a wide range of filters for creative effects, exposure control, and lens protection.
Classic 85mm portrait focal length
Ultrafast f/1.2 maximum aperture
13-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
Dual HLA autofocus motors for fast, quiet AF
Two SLD and three aspherical elements
17 elements in 12 groups
Optical design optimized to reduce focus breathing
Dust- and splash-resistant construction
Water- and oil-repellent front element
Manual aperture ring with automatic setting
Aperture ring-lock button
AF/MF switch
Click/de-click aperture switch
Compact 3.4 x 4.7" dimensions
Lightweight approximately 2 lb design
82mm filter thread
