
Canon EF Autofocus
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
- Focal length
- 85 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 1245 g
- Filter diameter
- 86 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 85 cm
- Length
- 126 mm
At a Glance
This 85 mm Art lens for Canon EF offers an f/1.4 aperture on full frame. That allows short shutter times and a very shallow depth of field. It is heavy at more than 1.2 kg. Features include a brass bayonet mount, a dust and splash resistant mount and an HSM motor with manual override. It fits portraits and events.
Good for
- Portraits
- Events
Worth knowing
- At 1.2 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 85 mm
- Max. focal length
- 85 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 14
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 1,245 g (2.74 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 86 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 85 cm (33.46 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:8.5 (0.12×)
- Length
- 126 mm (4.96 in)
- Diameter
- 94.7 mm (3.73 in)
Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art fit?
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF | Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | Canon EF 85mm F1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.2 |
| Weight | 1,245 g | 485 g | 725 g | 1,025 g |
| Filter diameter | 86 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 85 cm | 90 cm | 85 cm | 95 cm |
| Length | 126 mm | 72 mm | 87.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art: FAQ
Does the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art weigh?
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art weighs 1,245 g. It is 126 mm long with a diameter of 94.7 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art use?
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art takes 86 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is 85 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.
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