Amateur Photographer

Verdict

I’VE TESTED some phenomenally impressive primes in the past few years, but the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art really stands outbest, I’ve used. Though the optical quality of its predecessor remains excellent, its bulk and colossal weight isn’t complementary to many full-frame mirrorless cameras, which is where other manufacturers’ examples have provided an advantage until now. By designing the lens from scratch and tailoring it for mirrorless users who desire smaller, lighter lenses, Sigma has created a gem of a lens that delivers astonishing image quality, fantastic lens-based aperture control and excellent handling all-in-one.

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