Sigma Is Making An 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Lens

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Sigma has officially announced the development of a new 85mm f/1.2 DG Art, a large-aperture medium-telephoto prime for full-frame mirrorless cameras. It joins Sigma’s growing lineup of f/1.2 lenses, including the 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art and the 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art. With this addition, 85mm becomes the longest focal length in Sigma’s current f/1.2 series, a move that obviously targets portrait photographers who want the ultra-shallow depth of field look.

Because this is only a development announcement, Sigma has not shared full technical specifications yet. The company does say the lens is designed to deliver ‘‘exceptional resolution” even wide open at f/1.2, which is no small claim given how demanding that aperture can be. Sigma also described the design as relatively compact and lightweight, though no measurements or weight figures have been released. Based on the single image shown so far, it does appear a bit smaller than some competing 85mm f/1.2 lenses.

The only other information that Sigma has made public so far is that the lens will feature a pair of Sigma’s dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuators) for autofocus and that it will be available in L-Mount and Sony E-mount versions. The lens is currently scheduled to arrive in September, with pricing still to be announced.