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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

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

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Compare with other lenses

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

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.

LensSigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtSamyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EFSigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSMCanon EF 85mm F1.2
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.2
Weight1,245 g485 g725 g1,025 g
Filter diameter86 mm77 mm77 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance85 cm90 cm85 cm95 cm
Length126 mm72 mm87.6 mm84 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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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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