Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens (Nikon)
SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
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Sigma 4321955 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon, Black
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I received my order ahead of the expected date at no additional charge. As a photographer who is currently in the process of growing a business, this is huge in my book because it allows me the opportunity to take even more photographs. Investing in a subscription has been the best decision that I could make at this point and I’m glad that I chose to do so with this company!
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Bad meaning good. I have been in love with the images that my Nikon 85mm f1.8G had been producing. Wanted to get a little more background separation going, so decided on the Sigma. Already had the Sigma 50mm ART, which massively improved the colors, contrast, and quality of my images from the Nikon 50mm f1.8G I had. The 50mm Sigma also reduced the amount of time in post-production. Well, the 85mm delivered on all of that too, the full aperture sharpness is wild, the bokeh is incredible, more noticeable on this lens. I can now work with consistent imagery from the two Sigmas on my shoots, very happy with the two, I guess the Sigma 35mm ART is next... Now I've switched lenses, I can cancel my gym membership, the Sigma size and weight is no joke, almost had to upgrade ... MoreBad meaning good. I have been in love with the images that my Nikon 85mm f1.8G had been producing. Wanted to get a little more background separation going, so decided on the Sigma. Already had the Sigma 50mm ART, which massively improved the colors, contrast, and quality of my images from the Nikon 50mm f1.8G I had. The 50mm Sigma also reduced the amount of time in post-production. Well, the 85mm delivered on all of that too, the full aperture sharpness is wild, the bokeh is incredible, more noticeable on this lens. I can now work with consistent imagery from the two Sigmas on my shoots, very happy with the two, I guess the Sigma 35mm ART is next... Now I've switched lenses, I can cancel my gym membership, the Sigma size and weight is no joke, almost had to upgrade my camera bag too! A minor downside is the 86mm filter thread size, the CPL doubled in cost from the previous lenses (and also back-ordered). Will add that this (and the 50mm) Sigma ALMOST eliminated CA, but have noticed it still appears in certain situations, very easily fixed in post.Purchased it through B&H, amazing speed of delivery and service as always!!
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I've been waiting for this lens for a very long time! Is what I got what I had always dreamed of, not really but there is still time to test that may change my mind. Consider this first impressions. Out of the box, there is a bit of front focusing, easily corrected (least I hope) with the Nikon auto fine tuning. At first, the lens seemed to focus fast and sharp on objects around the house but once I got out on a real shoot, I noticed the shots didn't seem as sharp as I had anticipated. After carefully analyzing my photos on a larger screen, I realized that in many cases where I focused on the face, while the body of my subject was slightly turned to me, a shoulder may be super sharp while what I was focusing on was not. I've tweaked the auto focus fine tune but yet ... MoreI've been waiting for this lens for a very long time! Is what I got what I had always dreamed of, not really but there is still time to test that may change my mind. Consider this first impressions. Out of the box, there is a bit of front focusing, easily corrected (least I hope) with the Nikon auto fine tuning. At first, the lens seemed to focus fast and sharp on objects around the house but once I got out on a real shoot, I noticed the shots didn't seem as sharp as I had anticipated. After carefully analyzing my photos on a larger screen, I realized that in many cases where I focused on the face, while the body of my subject was slightly turned to me, a shoulder may be super sharp while what I was focusing on was not. I've tweaked the auto focus fine tune but yet to do another thorough shoot to see how it performs but again, objects around house seem super sharp, more so than before so I believe its should be good to go. Aside from the front focusing, the lens is solid, larger than I expected but doesn't bother me. If anything, the size helps me keep it stable. The focusing is fast though sometimes I noticed it would fish for the tac sharpness, but fast fishing if that makes any sense. I should say that I don't feel the auto focusing of the D750 is the best so that could have a lot to do with it. I still believe in this lens and can't wait to take it for another test run so I have compare it to shots taken with Nikkor lenses.. Update to come. Body - Nikon D750
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Sigma 4321955 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon, Black
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Sigma 85mm F/1.4 Dg Hsm Art (for Nikon F Mount) (56963238)
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2ND HAND - Sigma AF 85mm f1.4 ART Nikon Mount
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I received my order ahead of the expected date at no additional charge. As a photographer who is currently in the process of growing a business, this is huge in my book because it allows me the opportunity to take even more photographs. Investing in a subscription has been the best decision that I could make at this point and I’m glad that I chose to do so with this company!
Bad meaning good. I have been in love with the images that my Nikon 85mm f1.8G had been producing. Wanted to get a little more background separation going, so decided on the Sigma. Already had the Sigma 50mm ART, which massively improved the colors, contrast, and quality of my images from the Nikon 50mm f1.8G I had. The 50mm Sigma also reduced the amount of time in post-production. Well, the 85mm delivered on all of that too, the full aperture sharpness is wild, the bokeh is incredible, more noticeable on this lens. I can now work with consistent imagery from the two Sigmas on my shoots, very happy with the two, I guess the Sigma 35mm ART is next... Now I've switched lenses, I can cancel my gym membership, the Sigma size and weight is no joke, almost had to upgrade ... MoreBad meaning good. I have been in love with the images that my Nikon 85mm f1.8G had been producing. Wanted to get a little more background separation going, so decided on the Sigma. Already had the Sigma 50mm ART, which massively improved the colors, contrast, and quality of my images from the Nikon 50mm f1.8G I had. The 50mm Sigma also reduced the amount of time in post-production. Well, the 85mm delivered on all of that too, the full aperture sharpness is wild, the bokeh is incredible, more noticeable on this lens. I can now work with consistent imagery from the two Sigmas on my shoots, very happy with the two, I guess the Sigma 35mm ART is next... Now I've switched lenses, I can cancel my gym membership, the Sigma size and weight is no joke, almost had to upgrade my camera bag too! A minor downside is the 86mm filter thread size, the CPL doubled in cost from the previous lenses (and also back-ordered). Will add that this (and the 50mm) Sigma ALMOST eliminated CA, but have noticed it still appears in certain situations, very easily fixed in post.Purchased it through B&H, amazing speed of delivery and service as always!!
I've been waiting for this lens for a very long time! Is what I got what I had always dreamed of, not really but there is still time to test that may change my mind. Consider this first impressions. Out of the box, there is a bit of front focusing, easily corrected (least I hope) with the Nikon auto fine tuning. At first, the lens seemed to focus fast and sharp on objects around the house but once I got out on a real shoot, I noticed the shots didn't seem as sharp as I had anticipated. After carefully analyzing my photos on a larger screen, I realized that in many cases where I focused on the face, while the body of my subject was slightly turned to me, a shoulder may be super sharp while what I was focusing on was not. I've tweaked the auto focus fine tune but yet ... MoreI've been waiting for this lens for a very long time! Is what I got what I had always dreamed of, not really but there is still time to test that may change my mind. Consider this first impressions. Out of the box, there is a bit of front focusing, easily corrected (least I hope) with the Nikon auto fine tuning. At first, the lens seemed to focus fast and sharp on objects around the house but once I got out on a real shoot, I noticed the shots didn't seem as sharp as I had anticipated. After carefully analyzing my photos on a larger screen, I realized that in many cases where I focused on the face, while the body of my subject was slightly turned to me, a shoulder may be super sharp while what I was focusing on was not. I've tweaked the auto focus fine tune but yet to do another thorough shoot to see how it performs but again, objects around house seem super sharp, more so than before so I believe its should be good to go. Aside from the front focusing, the lens is solid, larger than I expected but doesn't bother me. If anything, the size helps me keep it stable. The focusing is fast though sometimes I noticed it would fish for the tac sharpness, but fast fishing if that makes any sense. I should say that I don't feel the auto focusing of the D750 is the best so that could have a lot to do with it. I still believe in this lens and can't wait to take it for another test run so I have compare it to shots taken with Nikkor lenses.. Update to come. Body - Nikon D750
I've had this lens for a few days now (purchased at a local camera store after the person who reserved it backed out). I shoot only in my spare time, so this won't be a daily-use lens. It easily could be for portrait photographers, however. Pros: + Great image quality once focus is dialed in + Solid construction + Rear rubber gasket on mount to keep the dust out + User-adjustable focus and Full-time manual mode via dock utility + Fantastic Bokeh Cons: - Regrettable that end-users must adjust focus calibration leading to a poor out-of-box experience - Heavy - 86mm filters aren't cheap - AF hunts in the dark On my Nikon D750, out of the box, this lens, like past Sigma EX lenses I've used (and returned) in the past, severely front-focused requiring up to +20 in-body ... MoreI've had this lens for a few days now (purchased at a local camera store after the person who reserved it backed out). I shoot only in my spare time, so this won't be a daily-use lens. It easily could be for portrait photographers, however. Pros: + Great image quality once focus is dialed in + Solid construction + Rear rubber gasket on mount to keep the dust out + User-adjustable focus and Full-time manual mode via dock utility + Fantastic Bokeh Cons: - Regrettable that end-users must adjust focus calibration leading to a poor out-of-box experience - Heavy - 86mm filters aren't cheap - AF hunts in the dark On my Nikon D750, out of the box, this lens, like past Sigma EX lenses I've used (and returned) in the past, severely front-focused requiring up to +20 in-body AF-tuning. Using the USB dock, I had to use the values +20, +17, +16, +15 in the Sigma application to get it dialed in to not require in-body tuning. That first close value could even stand to be a +21 or more to get the focal point centered, and I may have to compensate w/ the others w/ a +1 in-body. My old Nikon D5100 focused similarly with those in-lens values, so it's not just my D750. That said, once I dialed it in, this takes great shots with excellent sharpness even wide-open! AF will hunt in the dark, but give it some contrast (such as a speedlight's AF Assist) and you'll be just fine. Like other reviewers have said, it is heavy, but since I often shoot with a 70-200mm f/2.8 and not always on a monopod, thus it's a weight I'm used to. In conclusion, those who love great optical quality and are willing to spend the time calibrating auto-focus with the Sigma USB dock won't be disappointed. Those who don't want to work for that should probably spend the few hundred extra dollars on the Nikon as subjectively, the quality is nearly identical, and it'll be lighter and use smaller filters. Thus, while I'd love to give it 5 stars for optical quality, I feel the need to dock two stars for the level of effort required out of the box. Not everyone is able or willing to adjust/calibrate.
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art lens is probably the best lens available in the world today if you had to have only one favorite. It is beyond sharp, just razor sharp. It focuses extremely quickly and accurately. It feels like a million bucks, pretty weighty but I find that comforting. Syncs up with the Sigma dock if you want to adjust anything or upgrade the firmware. I have been doing this a long, long time. My previous favorite lens, and the only lens I have ever been emotionally attached to, was the Nikon 85mm F1.4 D. This lens absolutely blows that lens, as well as the Nikon F1.4, far, far away. I have all the Art lenses and a lot of others. This lens is my new favorite. I cannot say enough good about it. If you even think you might want it, run out and order one ... MoreThe Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art lens is probably the best lens available in the world today if you had to have only one favorite. It is beyond sharp, just razor sharp. It focuses extremely quickly and accurately. It feels like a million bucks, pretty weighty but I find that comforting. Syncs up with the Sigma dock if you want to adjust anything or upgrade the firmware. I have been doing this a long, long time. My previous favorite lens, and the only lens I have ever been emotionally attached to, was the Nikon 85mm F1.4 D. This lens absolutely blows that lens, as well as the Nikon F1.4, far, far away. I have all the Art lenses and a lot of others. This lens is my new favorite. I cannot say enough good about it. If you even think you might want it, run out and order one because there is no way you won't fall in love! I am a full time professional and make my money by demonstrating maximum acuity to clients. By the way, while everyone should learn how to shoot wide open, I normally close down a little bit for more depth of field. If you want more separation from the background, have the subject do it with their feet!
Bought this lens recently and out of the box was really disappointed by how soft it was on my Nikon D800 having read many reviews about it's legendary sharpness and having several people I know refer to it as their "Magic Lens".I had to buy a SIGMA USB Dock separately as well as a focusing card which added a further £45 to an already expensive lens... but it was totally worth it. I would pay it all again. Calibration did not take long and on my D800 I am finding that I needed to use a +20 autofocus calibration across all focal ranges with the SIGMA dock. This is the most you can calibrate and even there I can see there is room for further refinement using the focussing card - I think about +25-+27 would get the "perfect" focus.That being said, once on the camera ... MoreBought this lens recently and out of the box was really disappointed by how soft it was on my Nikon D800 having read many reviews about it's legendary sharpness and having several people I know refer to it as their "Magic Lens".I had to buy a SIGMA USB Dock separately as well as a focusing card which added a further £45 to an already expensive lens... but it was totally worth it. I would pay it all again. Calibration did not take long and on my D800 I am finding that I needed to use a +20 autofocus calibration across all focal ranges with the SIGMA dock. This is the most you can calibrate and even there I can see there is room for further refinement using the focussing card - I think about +25-+27 would get the "perfect" focus.That being said, once on the camera and used to shoot you really just can't notice this at all. I have never had images come out of my camera so sharp - I can see every detail. Combined with the D800s impressive resolution I have images that I would happily print at very large scale.I love this lens - now contemplating a full complement of SIGMA Art lenses as a result.
What can I say about this awesome “little” lens that’s hasn’t already been said multiple times??I started out renting this lens for a couple small events and was blown away by its build and image quality, so much so that I decided it was worth the initial investment to progress my photography. As some have stated in other reviews, the lens did back focus slightly (Nowhere near bad enough to need sigmas USB dock) and I was able to do some minor fine tuning through nikons in camera adjustments (-4 to be exact) to get it working like a fine tuned machine.The lens is on the size of large for a 85mm and it’s weight can get somewhat hard to handle for a smaller person but I found it to be very close to balanced with a loaded grip added onto my d7x. It’s easy to hand ... MoreWhat can I say about this awesome “little” lens that’s hasn’t already been said multiple times??I started out renting this lens for a couple small events and was blown away by its build and image quality, so much so that I decided it was worth the initial investment to progress my photography. As some have stated in other reviews, the lens did back focus slightly (Nowhere near bad enough to need sigmas USB dock) and I was able to do some minor fine tuning through nikons in camera adjustments (-4 to be exact) to get it working like a fine tuned machine.The lens is on the size of large for a 85mm and it’s weight can get somewhat hard to handle for a smaller person but I found it to be very close to balanced with a loaded grip added onto my d7x. It’s easy to hand hold and I never really missed the lack of OS. It has awesome contrast and colors, it’s quick to lock on to a target and continue to lock on to moving subjects with ease.I would highly recommend this lens to anyone on the fence about making the purchase.
Sigma lenses are a best kept secret in my opinion. The Art Series offers clarity, sharpness, great bokeh, and it does well with color management.Perfect for video recording, too! I used this lens to film a keynote address at a conference. Awesome because with 85mm, I was able to set up my tripod behind the viewing audience and still get AMAZING results. Plus, I had plenty of room to oversample in post-production and retain clarity and sharpness.Just a heads up, this lens is heavy. You'll want to have practice runs to get used to moving around with it. And I definitely recommend buying a heavy-duty tripod if you need it. Using a tripod that isn't able to support the heavier rig will give out soon enough. Also, your gimbal may struggle with this - check the weight ... MoreSigma lenses are a best kept secret in my opinion. The Art Series offers clarity, sharpness, great bokeh, and it does well with color management.Perfect for video recording, too! I used this lens to film a keynote address at a conference. Awesome because with 85mm, I was able to set up my tripod behind the viewing audience and still get AMAZING results. Plus, I had plenty of room to oversample in post-production and retain clarity and sharpness.Just a heads up, this lens is heavy. You'll want to have practice runs to get used to moving around with it. And I definitely recommend buying a heavy-duty tripod if you need it. Using a tripod that isn't able to support the heavier rig will give out soon enough. Also, your gimbal may struggle with this - check the weight of this lens and your camera. Then, check that against your gimbal's weight capacity.
As many have already mentioned here, focus calibration is a must. I ended up calibrating with the USB dock, leaving my D810's calibration setting at zero. It offered me more range compared to the camera calibration. Besides, it allows me to have different settings for different focusing distances, although I ended up with the same number for all distances. After calibration, focus became dead on (at least for typical portrait distances). I have to confess I had to go through some learning curve on shooting wide open. The depth of field is really really shallow and picking the wrong focus point or moving the camera distance just a bit can lead to bad results. Well, that's why we pay big bucks for an f/1.4 lens anyways ;^) https://flic.kr/p/QKT86c is an example of the ... MoreAs many have already mentioned here, focus calibration is a must. I ended up calibrating with the USB dock, leaving my D810's calibration setting at zero. It offered me more range compared to the camera calibration. Besides, it allows me to have different settings for different focusing distances, although I ended up with the same number for all distances. After calibration, focus became dead on (at least for typical portrait distances). I have to confess I had to go through some learning curve on shooting wide open. The depth of field is really really shallow and picking the wrong focus point or moving the camera distance just a bit can lead to bad results. Well, that's why we pay big bucks for an f/1.4 lens anyways ;^) https://flic.kr/p/QKT86c is an example of the type of result you can get wide open. I also tried to use this lens for sports (basketball) in continuous 3D focus tracking mode. I started shooting wide open and was not so happy with the results: focus was a little off or on the wrong player in many cases. I ended up closing the aperture a bit (a stop or so), what increased the depth of field just enough to get acceptable results even if my target wasn't in perfect focus. I'm still not sure whether this lens has some problems working with continuous focus on a D810 (maybe it's just not fast enough for basketball) or whether it's a problem with my technique (I'm used to shoot with the much more forgiven Nikon 70-200mm f/4). Other than focus, this lens is a real gem. I personally like its bokeh. At least for the shots I've taken so far, I haven't found any example of nervous background that some people wrote about. Chromatic aberration for out-of-focus subjects is only visible wide open with high contrast subjects - way way more controlled than with my Nikon 85mm f/1.8G (I was particularly annoyed with CA on the stripes of basketball refs shirts with that lens). Yes, it's heavy and bulky. Keep in mind it's impossible to have a small 85 mm f/1.4 - it's a matter of physics. Despite the size, it feels well balanced on a D810 and the total weight is manageable for hand holding. But I'm a big guy and therefore not the prototypical photographer. I'm sure this lens is way too heavy for many other people. If you're simply looking for a super sharp lens and don't mind shooting at smaller apertures, there's probably a better and possibly cheaper alternative out there. However, if you're looking for shallow DOF, you have the time and patience to go through focus calibration yourself, and you feel comfortable with a beast-sized piece of glass, then this lens is for you.
I don't write many reviews, but I had to put this one up. I am a full-time professional editorial/commercial photographer out of baltimore and have never been much of gear nut. I buy the best of the best in tools, but only when and what I need to get my job done. I shoot a lot of high level ad campaigns and magazine layouts and have always used 2 revolving 5d mkII cameras and various canon L lenses. I only occasionally shoot medium format digital with dslr being so good nowadays. Most clients don't really see a need for it, even for billboards. Recently, I added the new 5d mkIV to my gear, figuring it was time for an upgrade considering I never moved to the mkIII. I never saw enough of a difference to upgrade. A week ago, my local photo pro shop pulled some new ... MoreI don't write many reviews, but I had to put this one up. I am a full-time professional editorial/commercial photographer out of baltimore and have never been much of gear nut. I buy the best of the best in tools, but only when and what I need to get my job done. I shoot a lot of high level ad campaigns and magazine layouts and have always used 2 revolving 5d mkII cameras and various canon L lenses. I only occasionally shoot medium format digital with dslr being so good nowadays. Most clients don't really see a need for it, even for billboards. Recently, I added the new 5d mkIV to my gear, figuring it was time for an upgrade considering I never moved to the mkIII. I never saw enough of a difference to upgrade. A week ago, my local photo pro shop pulled some new lenses for me to check out. Its the end of the year so i needed a few more equipment write offs and I wanted to add a prime lens between 50-100mm. I walked into the store and grabbed the canon 85L 1.2, of course and took a few shots. I wasn't that impressed with the dreamy like effect and I noticed a great deal of purple fringing (abberation) on the edges of certain objects in the frame. The rep said he just got in a sigma art 85mm 1.4 prime and that I might want to try it and I turned my nose up thinking sigma...really?! He said the ART line was no joke, and again, that I should just try it. I took three shots outside of the store of various subjects, walked back in and said, wrap it up! I was so impressed that I told him to add the sigma art 50mm to my tab at the same time. I shot 2 full days recently for the Beretta mens outdoor lifestyle clothing campaign and used the 85mm a bunch of times. I could not be more impressed with the absolutely striking bokah, amazing contrast and punch and the overall quality of this lens. It's beautiful in design, less weight than the canon L model and focuses lightening fast. Im not sure why others said they had focuses issues because I never had a single focusing problem in the thousands of shots I took during the campaign. I put my gear through some serious workouts in my day to day client work and this beast kept up nicely! We even shot day 1 in the rain and the lens got wet a few times. I was worried that the water would get behind the front glass but it held up to nasty weather like I hopedI. I have to say that Sigma has now brought its A game to the party and canon may have to lower their L series price point or they may be in for some serious competition. If you are on the fence about this lens I wouldn't hesitate to buy it if its in your price comfort zone. I never thought the canon 85 L 1.2 was worth the retail price, especially after using this sigma art 85. This is not a review from someone who sits around posting youtube reviews and reading lens charts/graphs all day. My shots directly affect my livelihood so what gear I use really matters. Anyone looking for a gorgeous prime in this focal length should make this their first option without a doubt!
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
