The Latest Sigma Rumours

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The latest Adobe Camera Raw update, version 18.5, has added support for the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The only thing is that Sigma has not actually released the lens or even said exactly when it is coming. Sigma first announced development of the new portrait prime at CP+ in February, but has shared very little since. The fact that Adobe already has a lens profile ready is a pretty good sign that the launch is not far away, plus it lines up with Sigma’s previously mentioned September release window.

What we know so far is that this will be Sigma’s longest f/1.2 lens to date, joining the 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art and 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art. Sigma has also said the 85mm will complete its current f/1.2 series. Exact dimensions, weight, optical construction, minimum focusing distance, and maximum magnification are all still unknown. Sigma has described the lens as relatively compact and lightweight and says it should maintain high resolution even when shooting wide open at f/1.2. Autofocus will be handled by two High-response Linear Actuators (HLA), although we will have to wait for the full announcement to find out much more about focusing performance.

The Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art is coming to Sony E-mount and L-Mount, where there really is not much direct competition. It will be the first 85mm f/1.2 lens for L-Mount, while on Sony E-mount it will be the first autofocus option at this focal length and aperture. The manual-focus Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 currently sells for $499, while the upcoming SongRaw 85mm f/1.2 AF MS is expected at $649. Sigma has not talked about pricing so far, but its 35mm f/1.2 costs $1,549 and the 50mm f/1.2 costs $1,539, giving us at least a rough idea of where the new 85mm could land.