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Pros Pros
  • Outstanding sharpness and high resolution even at f/1.4
  • Sublime, smooth bokeh performance
  • Robust and high-quality build construction
  • Fast and quiet autofocus operation
  • Excellent value compared to native brand alternatives
Cons Cons
  • Significant physical size and heavy weight
  • Requires expensive and uncommon 86mm filters
  • Inconsistent autofocus accuracy in some conditions
  • Presence of chromatic aberrations and vignetting at wide apertures
  • Lack of built-in image stabilization

Launch price Launch price $1,199
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 85mm f/1.4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 85 cm (0.12x)
Filter thread Filter thread 86mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1130g (2 lb 7.9 oz) · 94.7 x 126.2 mm (3.73 x 4.97 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 19, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,199
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series Art

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 12

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 85mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 28.6°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 85 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.12x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 1130g (2 lb 7.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 94.7mm (3.73 in)
Length Length 126.2mm (4.97 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 86mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None