Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E

The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art for Sony E is a full-frame portrait prime designed for mirrorless cameras. Sigma made it much smaller and lighter than its DSLR-era 85mm F1.4, and at 625g it is comfortable to use all day on an a7 IV, a7C II or a7R V for portraits, weddings and events.

Optical design There are 15 elements in 11 groups, including five SLD elements and one aspherical element, aimed at high resolution for modern high-megapixel sensors.

Portrait bokeh An 11-blade rounded aperture keeps out-of-focus highlights round, and F1.4 separates a subject cleanly from the background.

Controls There is an aperture ring with a click switch and a lock, an AFL button that you can assign in the camera, and a focus mode switch. The petal hood locks on.

Built for work The lens is dust- and splash-resistant, and the front element has a water- and oil-repellent coating.

Who it's for

This is for portrait and wedding photographers who want a classic F1.4 85mm in a manageable size. The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is a smaller everyday alternative, and the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro adds life-size close-ups.