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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART Lens for Nikon F

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning portraits with the Sigma 85mm lens' exceptional f/1.4 aperture.
  • Experience superior image quality with this prime lens, perfect for Nikon F mount cameras.
  • Achieve beautiful bokeh with the 85mm focal length, ideal for professional photography.
  • Enjoy fast, accurate autofocus, ensuring sharp images every time with this Sigma lens.
  • The robust build quality of this Sigma ART lens ensures reliability for daily shooting.
  • Create memorable shots in any setting using this 85mm lens, with a 28.6° angle of view.
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Shopper : Anybody use this with a Nikon D500? Results?JAMES B : I had a D500 and I used this only on my Canon 6D. On the 6D it worked great! If you buy it with the sigma lens update adapter, then you can rest assured any compatibility should be fine as you can upgrade the firmware if needed. Just remember on a crop sensor camera, this will be upwards of a 127mm lens at a 1.5 crop factor.
Sandra S : I have an entry level camera. A nikon D3500,  is the 85 mm 1.4 lens compatible with my camera ? ?Rodney P : I believe so... I shoot with CanonJAE THOMAS S : The lens is an F mount, and so is your D3500. They are a great pair together, you'll get some terrific shots with this lens! :)
Rolf B : Does this lens have the updated autofocus for Nikon bodies?JOE R : Yes it does, and with the USB Dock you can always update it. Awesome lens.Lester K P : Which camera body are you using? The focusing worked fine with my D750 and D850. I am not sure if you would need to adjust it with the sigma doc. I guess that would depend on the lens you buy. You "would not" need any adjustments with the sigma doc on the Nikon Z6 or Z7, since they're mirrow-less. I am currently loving my Sigma 135mm F1.8 Art and Sigma 20mm F1.4 Art.SVEN D : The update for Z-cameras came out just a few days ago so unless you have a Sigma USB dock to update yourself you will need to ask Adorama if they can run the update for you.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-06-18T14:33:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Big Glass delivering the goods!!!!

This lens caused me to divorce my Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4d lens after many faithful years of service. Connected to my D810, D800, or Z7 this lens outperforms the Nikon in every category of measurement. Given that the Nikon is more than 30 years old and has been superseded by several newer Nikon models I will still need you to pry this Sigma out of my cold dead fingers. The first time out I was volunteering some time for Habitat for Humanity at one of their home dedication events. I had to look a couple of time at the images because they were so crisp, saturated, and the colors rendered so well that I was surprised. Within a couple of days of turning the images over to HFH, I got a call from the Executive Director begging for the rights to some of the images for use in some of their marketing materials. I own six (6) Art line lens and none of them have ever turned in a bad performance. I have also had the pleasure of working with the Service Department and i must say that they a speedy, professional, and extremely pleasant to work with. My equipment was turned in a matter of days and great communications. Highly recommended.

C S.

2024-12-25T15:32:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Best lens ever

The purchase of this lens is after a thorough review & features with other similar lenses. This was the best lens available in the market with this kind of price. I have to rush to get it before the $150 discount disappears. I also consult my co-worker who is a professional photographer regarding this lens.

NAYAN P.

2024-12-21T11:55:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly Recommend

I love this lens. Its so sharp and adds allot of character.

Ewelina K.

2024-09-24T08:23:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Well built and sharp.

Super sharp and built like a tank. It absolutely sings on my Nikon d850 and Nikon D6.

DAVID W.

2024-02-15T06:54:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Heavy but Fast and Crisp!

It's a big beast of a lens but the image quality is top notch even when it is wide open. Looking up the weight of this lens, I was surprised to find it's actually on par with many other similar wide aperture 85mm lenses - and somehow lighter than the Canon RF 85mm! The focus is fast and razor sharp.

Christopher F.

2023-06-06T17:17:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great portrait lens, really great

I need a good portrait lens and all the review said this is the one. I got to say It's really sharp. It's my workhorse for headshots. I love shooting with this lens at 2.0 or 2.8 aperture. Go ahead and check out the reviews on YouTube. If you're thinking about getting this lens and you're not sure about it, just get it. It is a great lens

saul c.

2023-04-28T07:40:48

Rated 5 out of 5

GREAT LENS!

Bought this lens used from Adorama (E Condition). First off let me start off by saying it was in great condition, packaged very well, and arrived safely n securely. Second of all the lens is a tank!!!! Heavy as can be, maybe the weight of a wine bottle when attached to my Cannon R6. Holy smokes this lens is sharp. I am in love with it. I never write reviews, but I had to let everyone know how amazing this glass is. BUY IT.

Sasha G.

2022-06-27T13:06:01

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice lens good for multiple applications

Awesome bokeh lens smooth look a little slow on autfocus this was on nikon d850

WILLIAM R.

2022-05-29T16:16:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful bokeh and lovely focal length; Sigma image clarity and autofocus accuracy is amazing

GORGEOUS lens! It's a beautiful focal length and has the excellent quality I've come to expect from the Sigma Art series. My 50mm stays on my camera almost always; the only lens that challenges it is this one!

EMILY L.

2022-03-06T08:51:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama and Sigma never disappoints.

Soooo sexy in my hands!! Definitely don?t expect a ?light? lens but of course you already know that if you?re buying this baby!! You are buying this for the QUALITY of the images it renders!! Adorama is awesome for their quality control and fast delivery!

RYAN M.

2022-02-03T07:28:58

Rated 5 out of 5

In love!

I have been obsessed with the 35mm and finally purchased the 85mm. I am in love. Its crisp, clear and has such a creamy background. Sigma is definitely my favorite brand of lens.

Sherrie S.

2022-01-16T07:26:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice

Great look but I have to return because I selected Canon which is not my camera type

LAWAL A.

2022-01-07T17:28:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Loveit

I do beauty, I this lens is everything. So sharp!

EDGAR F.

2021-12-27T07:51:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Best portrait lens.

Sharpest lens I?ve used. Great for portraits. Big and heavy but a solid lens.

JAVIER F.

2021-11-29T10:15:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great 85mm lens

Extremely sharp. Great portrait lens. I use for nature shots as well. Love all of my sigma lenses

BROCK F.

2021-11-18T12:29:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Good lens with Purple fringing

Really good lens, little bit of purple fringes in high contrast edges, but everything else is awesome. Little bit heavier than new Canon 85mm 1.4L IS lens, but less price, and no IS, definitely worth it lens

ROOPESH V.

2021-10-16T07:21:30

Rated 5 out of 5

85mm- go to portrait lens- FAST

Love this lens and the only think I do not like about the kit is the cleaning kit that comes with it- the lens wipes are like wet construction paper. But it was free with the lens- so no Biggy just don't use the wipes on the actual lens or any glass.

Michael R.

2021-10-16T07:16:08

Rated 5 out of 5

I like it better than the canon version.

Love this lens, fast, sharp, accurate with the canon 6dmark2 and canon 5dmark4.

MICHAEL R.

2021-10-13T03:48:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Sigma 85mm f1.4 prime lens. One of the best 85mm f1.4 primes made at any price. High quality materials at every point.

This is one of Sigma's best. It is rather heavy but that was known by me from many other professional product reviews. The auto focus is fast and accurate. The Boca is smooth fine. This is a very sharp lens. All of the Sigma "Art" lenses are sharp but this is one of the best. This is my 4th Sigma art lens they are all good and this one is near the best.

John M.

2021-08-23T08:03:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Plus ultra prime

Sharp and super fast focus

Jonathan C.

2021-07-29T08:01:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding Lens

Absolutely an amazing lens and love the ability to tune the focus and customize the functions with the Sigma dock.

robert g.

2021-07-15T13:51:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality lens

Perfect in every way. Super fast shipping!

GERI S.

2021-06-08T08:53:59

Rated 5 out of 5

PERFECTION

Upgraded from a 50 mm 1.4 lens to this lens and it?s super crisp and sharp. Perfect condition. This lens never leaves my camera now.

HANNAH K.

2021-05-24T11:57:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly Recommend

Amazed by the sharpness of the lens; especially in low light. Highly recommend

Melissa C.

2021-05-07T10:18:55

Rated 5 out of 5

incredible lens

I will never regret this purchase, buy it again without thinking

MIGUEL G.

2021-03-04T07:22:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Sigma Art is next level

I'm slowly upgrading my camera equipment. I started with this lens after much research. I was surprised that it was heavier than I expected but not too heavy for practical use. It has sleek look and cane with its own hood and carry case. I was impressed with that. I took it out for its first maternity shoot and seriously I'm in love lol. I had so many more photos looking clean, beautiful bokeh, and check this, less blurry. I have my old knock off lens and it struggled with clear photos (it could be my error) but using my same technique I had more clear portraits than when I used my old lens. I can't wait to upgrade my camera base too. Im definitely a fan of the sigma art. They made a believer out of me. I know this purchase will bring my photography to the next level. The only draw back was the ordering process for me. When I placed my order online the site wouldn't recognize my address so I had to get creative. Other than that I am very pleased.

EMILY M.

2021-02-25T09:38:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Extremely happy with this product.

Wonderful product design and quality. Has a perfect weight creating a sturdy and rugged feel. Lens is very sharp and auto focus very quick. I really love the smooth refined design and look of the lens as well.

Devyn G.

2021-02-17T04:23:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Your portrait master!

Beautiful lens not only in the build quality but the images it produces! It would be an extra star or even two if it had image stability, and maybe a little lighter weight in my opinion.

JAMES B.

2021-02-12T11:39:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good lens

It works great!

TIM H.

2021-01-15T15:13:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Stunning Results

Absolutely amazing lens ! The quality of my photos drastically improved . So sharp and quick ! Buying another Sigma art in 35mm

JESSICA C.

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Sigma 85mm F/1.4 ART Specifications

General

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  • Lens Mount

    Nikon F

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Lens Type

    Medium Telephoto

  • Compatibility

    DSLR Cameras: Nikon D3x, Nikon D4s, Nikon D5, Nikon D500, Nikon D6, Nikon D610, Nikon D7100, Nikon D7200, Nikon D750, Nikon D7500, Nikon D780, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D810A, Nikon D850, Nikon Df

    Other: Thom null

  • Lens Series

    Sigma ART Series, Sigma DG

  • Special Features

    Aspherical

  • Kit Style

    Base

  • MPN

    321955

  • Color

    Black

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    33.46" / 85cm

  • Distance Information

    No

  • Built-In Motor

    No

  • Fixed Focal Length

    85mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.4

  • Filter Size

    86mm

  • Angle Of View

    28.6°

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/16

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.12x

  • Aspherical Elements

    Yes

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    No

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    No

  • Dust Resistant

    No

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    14 Elements in 12 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Weight

    2.49lb / 1.13kg

  • Dimensions

    3.73 x 4.97" / 94.7 x 126.2mm

  • UPC Code

    085126321550

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Compatibility-Nikon D3, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D4S, Nikon D5, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D700, Nikon D750, Nikon D780, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D850, Nikon DF-
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Lens TypeMedium TelephotoMedium TelephotoMacro, Medium Telephoto, Ultra-Wide Angle
Filter Size86mm77mm77mm
Fixed Focal Length85mm85mmKits
Lens MountNikon FNikon FNikon F
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/4

About Sigma 85mm F/1.4 ART

FEATURED REVIEWS

Performance we demanded and was delivered

By Jonathon T.

Sigma hit it out of the park with this lens. Not only is it extremely sharp from center out to the edges of the image at 1.4 it's also AF extremely well on my 5D4. Weight of the lens is not for the weak.. it's 42oz exactly w/ the hood mounted. However most of the weight is in the rear of the lens so it feels really balanced on my 5D4. The AF is snappier than the previous model and the bokeh has a beautiful look to it. CA is still present but it's very well controlled and doesn't destroy ...

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The best lens ever made for portraits

By Jonathan M.

No, honestly. I'm not exaggerating. I've been shooting professionally for 10 years now and I've used all sorts of lenses. I'll go ahead and say this is the best lens ever made for portrait photography. Nothing comes close as far as sharpness. A 50mm has too much distortion and a 135mm has too much compression. This 85mm is the perfect sweet spot which keeps people's characteristics intact. It's insane that this lens obliterates other lenses that costs so much more. I have zero complaints a...

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The SIGMA 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens deserves to be part of every portrait photographer’s arsenal. With its enlarged diameter, 85mm zoom, and unparalleled focus, it provides a shallow depth of field to create that attractive blur effect (bokeh) while keeping your subject looking crisp and sharp. Just imagine being able to focus on the pupil of a person’s eye while blurring the surrounding lashes! Like many SIGMA Art lenses, this 85mm lens has 14 elements in 12 groups to help the lens deliver only stunning and ultra-high resolution images for your APS-C-sized and bigger, full-frame DLSR sensors.

Sigma 85mm Lens

Extraordinary Optimal Performance

The SIGMA 85mm Art lens does a remarkable job of delivering stunning photos and videos that you won’t need to post-process later on. While shooting, its improved optical performance and special SLD (special low dispersion) glass minimize the occurrence of common lens problems such as chromatic aberration, image distortion, and vignetting. This helps deliver photos with greater contrast, sharpness, and color definition compared to non-anomalous partial dispersion (APO) lenses. Its ring-type Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) also allows the user to focus on subjects even faster and more silently compared to its predecessor. It’s the perfect match for your Nikon and other high-megapixel digital cameras.

Sharper Images and Creamier Bokeh

Sharper Images and Creamier Bokeh

With a maximum aperture of f/1.4, this versatile Sigma lens lets you focus on a very small and shallow area while blurring the background and foreground to create that pleasing bokeh that every photographer dreams of.
The fixed zoom of 85mm not only helps you focus on subjects and people far away from you, it also gives you that crop factor that effectively blends the bokeh even more (especially if it’s a background) and makes it “cling” closer to the subject. Such an effect intensifies the contrast between the subject on focus and the surrounding areas, thus giving more emphasis to your desired subject. Only professional photographers with much bigger and more expensive lenses can naturally achieve this, but with the SIGMA 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens, such desirable results come easy and at a more affordable price.

Highly Versatile and Durable

The 85mm f/1.4 DH HSM lens is made of TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) material both externally and internally to ensure precise camera engine operation and compatibility with metal parts. Its Mount Converter MC-11 also makes the 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM compatible with many other camera systems aside from Nikon, such as Sony and Canon, via SIGMA SA and SIGMA EOS mounts. The Sigma lens has a coating that repels water and oil, and it has a mount made of heavy-duty brass-made bayonet.

Key Features

  • Incorporates lens elements with SLD (special low dispersion) glass and a high rate of APO (anomalous partial dispersion) to help achieve clear images with minimal axial chromatic aberration throughout the plane and a natural bokeh effect
  • Perfectly compatible with full-frame sensor digital cameras
  • Newly designed, built-in Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for quick AF control that is 1.3 times faster than its predecessor to ensure exceptional autofocus performance
  • Compatible with mounts (the Mount Converter MC-11 with the SIGMA SA mount and the Canon-compatible SIGMA EOS mount, as well as the Sony E-mount) to easily match the lens with multiple camera systems
  • Composed of Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material for more precise camera engine operation and improved compatibility with metal parts all around the camera
  • Includes the SIGMA USB Dock that perfectly fits even SIGMA Global Vision lenses
  • Features a rounded diaphragm and military-grade brass bayonet mount
  • Specialized coating that repels water and oil

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 48 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning portraits with the Sigma 85mm lens' exceptional f/1.4 aperture.
  • Experience superior image quality with this prime lens, perfect for Nikon F mount cameras.
  • Achieve beautiful bokeh with the 85mm focal length, ideal for professional photography.
  • Enjoy fast, accurate autofocus, ensuring sharp images every time with this Sigma lens.
  • The robust build quality of this Sigma ART lens ensures reliability for daily shooting.
  • Create memorable shots in any setting using this 85mm lens, with a 28.6° angle of view.

What's in the box:

  • Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART Lens
  • Lens Hood (LH850-03)
  • Front & Rear Lens Caps
  • Carrying Case
  • Sigma 4 Year Limited Warranty