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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Review

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The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens is a compact, lightweight lens that is well-designed and offers a smooth bokeh and good build quality. It has a push button hood, a filter thread mount, is rugged and weather-sealed, and has a smooth, dampened focusing ring.

The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens is a compact, lightweight lens that is well-designed and offers a smooth bokeh and good build quality. It has a push button hood, a filter thread mount, is rugged and weather-sealed, and has a smooth, dampened focusing ring.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Smooth bokeh
  • Rugged and weather-sealed
  • Smooth, dampened focusing ring
Cons
  • Not the fastest focusing speed
  • Issues with cat's eye effect in the corners

The lens is not the fastest in terms of focusing speed, but it is very smooth, making it easy to capture clear, sharp images.

The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens is a departure from the traditional bulky 85mm lenses, as it is compact and lightweight. The lens features a push button hood, a filter thread mount, and is rugged and weather-sealed, making it a great option for all kinds of photography. The lens has smooth, dampened focusing ring and a custom button that can be used to lock autofocus or customized as needed, making it a versatile option for many different situations. The lens is not the fastest in terms of focusing speed, but it is very smooth, making it easy to capture clear, sharp images. The lens also excels in terms of chromatic aberration correction and delivers a very nice bokeh. However, there are some issues with cat's eye effect in the corners, even when stopped down to f/2.8, which may be a compromise due to the smaller, more compact nature of the lens.

The lens also excels in terms of chromatic aberration correction and delivers a very nice bokeh.

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