About this product

Product Information

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, is a versatile large aperture medium-telephoto standard lens suitable for a full range of subjects and settings. This art lens delivers stellar optical performance and is designed and tested for high megapixel cameras. The 85mm focal length is useful for portraits, family occasions and weddings. The large aperture also allows you to capture fast moving portraits for sports. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras large aperture maximizes light in low light situations, allowing you to take natural looking street photography. The large aperture also creates a stunning contrast between a sharp subject and out of focus background. The out of focus highlight appearance, or the bokeh effect, is vital to the feel of portraits and wedding photographs. Use manual focus or use the autofocus. The large aperture is ideal for portraits, creating a vivid subject with a pleasing, soft-focus background. The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) delivers quiet, fast, and accurate autofocusing so you can get more shots. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras large f/1.4 aperture and fast focusing ability, allow you to capture fast moving images. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass element and glass mold element, add contrast to images in all light conditions. The glass mold element also delivers superior color correction. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras has a maximum aperture of f/16 for shots requiring a greater depth of field. The angle of view is 28.6 degrees. The minimum focus distance is 2.79 feet. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras is compatible with 77 mm filters. It weighs 1.60 lbs. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras exterior is EX finished which gives the lens durability and enhances the aperture precision. A dedicated hood adaptor, with an APS-C size image sensor, also blocks extraneous light to bring out your subject in a variety of lighting situations. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras rear focus system minimizes the potential for focusing aberrations. The Super Multi-Layer coating reduces flare and ghosting, even if your subject is backlit when you are shooting it. There is a nine-blade circular diaphragm in the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens is designed for use with full frame digital cameras but can be used with smaller APS-C size sensors. Using the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras with APS-c size sensors increases focal length from 85mm to 127.5mm. The Sigma EX 85mm f/1.4 HSM EX DG Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, is a quality, durable lens that will deliver high-quality images in a variety of lighting situations.