{"product_id":"sigma-85mm-f-1-4-dg-dn-art-lens-for-sony-e-mount","title":"Sigma 85mm f\/1.4. DG DN Art","description":"\u003cp class=\"mText\"\u003eSigma's renowned portrait lens has been updated with a new optical formula specifically designed for mirrorless cameras. The \u003cstrong class=\"h1Lit\"\u003eSigma 85mm f\/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony-E Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a clear and delicate rendering performance, which is requisite for portrait photography, with beautiful, rich bokeh effects only possible with lenses such as a large-diameter F1.4, at a level that will satisfy both professional and advanced amateur photographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mText\"\u003eThis lens is characterized by its advanced and updated optical design, sleek profile, and bright design. The f\/1.4 maximum aperture enables working in low-light conditions and also provides increased control over depth of field for achieving shallow depth of field effects. The optical layout incorporates a series of low dispersion, aspherical, and high refractive index elements and its large-diameter design achieves a notable degree of clarity and sharpness with well-controlled distortion and aberrations. Also, a Super Multi-Layer Coating enhances image quality by suppressing lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and colour fidelity in strong lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mText\"\u003eIn addition to the fast and consistent AF response, the mirrorless-exclusive design of the 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art has realized a lightweight and compact lens body that defies convention. And its small body is packed with a range of functionalities, including a dust- and splash-proof structure, supported by excellent build-quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mText\"\u003eThe exterior design features a physical aperture ring, which can be de-clicked or locked, along with a dedicated focus mode switch and AFL button for intuitive and tactile control. For autofocus, a stepping motor is used that maintains a lightweight and compact design while promoting fast and near-silent focusing performance for both stills and video applications. Additionally, the lens features an 11-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eKey Features of the Sigma 85mm f\/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony-E Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to achieve the notable optical performance of Sigma's ART series lenses and is ideally suited for creative and artistic applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright f\/1.4 maximum aperture is well-suited for working in available light conditions and offers extensive control over depth of field for isolating subject matter with selective focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements reduce chromatic aberrations and colour fringing for improved clarity and colour accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne aspherical element and four high refractive index glass elements control spherical aberrations and distortion for increased sharpness and accurate rendering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and colour-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepping AF motor realizes quick and quiet autofocus, complemented by an optimized AF algorithm to produce smoother focusing performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture switching to benefit video applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated aperture ring lock switch prevents accidental shifting of aperture settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Autofocus-Lock (AFL) button which can be assigned additional functions widens the range of operations available on the lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded eleven-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather-resistant construction with a brass bayonet that affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gText\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit lh1\"\u003eRenowned ART Series Performance | New Optical Formula\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Art line lenses, SIGMA pursues the highest optical performance possible and has devoted the latest optical design technologies, as well as the production technologies of the Aizu factory to facilitate the development of these lenses. The result is a detailed image critical for portrait photography at both professional and advanced amateur photography level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5x Special Low Dispersion (SLD) Elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Aspherical Element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x High Refraction elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to five SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements and one aspherical lens, the 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art has incorporated the latest high refractive index glass, which works to thoroughly correct aberrations that cannot be handled by the correction functionality on the camera side. With a particular emphasis given to the correction of axial chromatic aberration, users will enjoy sharp images with no colour bleeding, all the way up to the maximum aperture of F1.4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous rounds of ray-trace simulation, as well as repeated real-world testing, have given the 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art its ability to minimize ghosting, ensuring clear, sharp images even when shooting in backlit conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ability to shoot from the maximum aperture of F1.4 without worrying about image quality, users can focus on the camera operations to realize their artistic expressions, such as the adjustment of exposure and depth of field. This new lens indeed delivers a level of optical performance worthy of it's \"ART\" namesakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eCompatible with Lens Aberration Correction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching the optical characteristics of the lens, this function performs in-camera corrections of peripheral illumination, chromatic aberrations, distortion, and more, to further enhance image quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Function available on supported cameras only. Available corrections may vary depending on the camera model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eDesigned to minimize flare and ghosting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an early stage in the lens design process, flare and ghosting have been measured to establish an optical design resistant to strong incident light sources such as backlighting. SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high contrast images even in backlight conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eRounded diaphragm (11-blade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11-blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur in the out-of-focus areas of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gText\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit lh1\"\u003eLightweight, Compact \u0026amp; Functional\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art weighs only 630g and is designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, it has a “large lens diameter and superb optical performance” and “a lightweight and compact body,” a combination which has long been difficult to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts AF motor system employs a stepping motor which is optimized for both phase-detection AF and contrast AF providing a smooth mirrorless camera shooting experience for features such as face\/eye detection AF. Stepping motor technology also allowed Sigma to make the lens body smaller due to the smaller motors. Furthermore, by making the most of the in-camera aberration correction functionalities, SIGMA was able to concentrate on the correction of aberration that could be handled by the optical system alone, which further contributed to making the lens smaller in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact lens is packed with a range of functionalities that will satisfy both professional and advanced amateur photographers. The 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art has newly introduced an “Iris ring lock switch.” This prevents unintended movement of the iris ring during shooting, allowing users to devote their attention to the creation of their image. The Iris ring is mounted with a de-click function for removing clicks by the Iris Ring Click Switch, enabling seamless operations that are especially useful such as during video shooting. Furthermore, the “Focus Mode Switch” on the lens body and the “AFL button” that allows various functions to be assigned from a compatible camera body will also assist users’ shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eDurable Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the dust- and splash-proof structure, the lens uses materials such as aluminium and TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) where they are best suited, achieving a level of build quality that is worthy of the Art line. In addition to the durability of the body, the lens pursues quality in terms of how users “feel” as well, such as the smooth motion in which each ring or switch works, and the precise hand feeling. The 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art helps ensure users a smooth shooting experience in every condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eHigh-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eHood with lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures a hood with a lock to prevent dropping the hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dDh\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"uLit\"\u003eBuy Sigma 85mm f\/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony-E Mount with Sigma Australia Warranty from digiDirect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Sigma products come with Sigma Australia Warranty. \u003cbr\u003eBuy with confidence from a reputable seller. digiDirect does not sell grey-import or grey-market stock. \u003cbr\u003eFor more on our warranty policy please see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digidirect.com.au\/faq\/warranty\/\"\u003e digiDirect FAQ Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mpn\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPN - 4322965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGTIN - 0085126322656\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SIGMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46838861136057,"sku":"136565","price":1519.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/8897\/7337\/files\/sigma_85mm_f1.4_dg_dn_art_lens_for_sony-e_mount.jpg?v=1775372686","url":"https:\/\/www.digidirect.com.au\/products\/sigma-85mm-f-1-4-dg-dn-art-lens-for-sony-e-mount","provider":"digiDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}