Lens News

The Sigma Corporation just unveiled the new the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens, which the company says is "a completely new design for full-frame mirrorless cameras, as the 'DN' designation indicates." This fast aperture Sigma portrait prime lens, which has a compact, dust-and splash-proof design, comes in both L-Mount and Sony E-Mount versions for mirrorless cameras.

Sigma says the lens features "a completely new optical formula" that includes five Special Low Dispersion Elements and one aspherical element for "exceptional edge-to-edge image sharpness." This new optical formula is designed to correct aberrations, "resulting in visually pleasing images with no color bleed, even at maximum aperture."

"The 11-blade rounded diaphragm ensures smooth, attractive bokeh," Sigm said in a press announcement this morning. "The 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens is handcrafted to the most exacting optical and mechanical tolerances in Sigma's Aizu, Japan production facility."

Here's a rundown of the key features of the new Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens.

• Fast-aperture full-frame prime lens that is "surprisingly compact"

• Dust and splash-proof construction

• New optical formula with 5 SLD and 1 Aspherical element

• Stepping motor optimized for contrast and phase detection autofocus

• Clicked and de-clicked aperture ring with Iris Ring Lock Switch

• Available in L-Mount and Sony E-Mount

• MSRP: $1199

• Anticipated Shipping Date: Late August 2020