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Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£980Lens mount:Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, L-Mount, Sigma SAMaximum focal length:85 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):1.4Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:28.6 °

Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

★Better than 90% of camera-lenses
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

35%

9.4

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.2

Build & Handling

20%

6.2

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–²Better than 84% of camera-lenses
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 909 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 88% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

35%

9.4

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.2

Build & Handling

20%

6.2

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

7.4
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 909 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
9.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art has a popularity score of 9.3 points, which is higher than 83.9% of camera lenses.
9.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

5.3

Price

7.1
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, L-Mount, Sigma SA
Sensor format coverage
Full-frame
Filter thread size
86 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
85 mm
Maximum focal length
85 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
28.6 °
Minimum angle of view
28.6 °
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Focus motor
HSM
Minimum focus distance
0.85 m
Minimum focus distance
0.85 m
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.85 m, which is farther than 81.5% of camera lenses and equal to 1.8% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.118xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.118x
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.118x, which is lower than 81.3% of camera lenses and equal to 5.3% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
yes
Full-time manual focus
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This camera lens supports full-time manual focus. 68.3% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
1,227 g
Weight
1,227 g
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 1,227 g, which is heavier than 87.9% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens length
126.2 mm
Lens length
126.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 126.2 mm long, which is longer than 78.6% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
94.7 mm
Lens diameter
94.7 mm
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 94.7 mm, which is wider than 90% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.4% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This camera lens supports weather sealing. 50.2% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
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DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
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DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • 1.4 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    1.4
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    1.4 vs 2.8
  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 10.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art
    the average camera lens
    Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art has a higher user score than the average camera lens (9.24 vs 8.360).
    9.24 vs 8.36
  • 28.2% more popular
    Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art is more popular than the average camera lens (9.34 vs 7.3).
    9.34 vs 7.29
  • 10.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art
    the average camera lens
    Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art has a higher user score than the average camera lens (9.24 vs 8.360).
    9.24 vs 8.36
  • 28.2% more popular
    Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art is more popular than the average camera lens (9.34 vs 7.3).
    9.34 vs 7.29
  • 1.4 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    1.4
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    1.4 vs 2.8
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • 717 g heavier
    Weight
    1,227 g
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (1227 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    1,227 g vs 510 g
  • 17.7 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    94.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (94.7 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    94.7 mm vs 77 mm
  • 33.95 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    126.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (126.2 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    126.2 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 0.55 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.85 m
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.9 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.85 m vs 0.3 m
  • 1 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    1 vs 2
  • 0.07 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.118 x
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.118 x vs 0.192 x
  • 84.9% more expensive
    Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art is more expensive than the average camera lens (£980 vs £530).
    £980 vs £530
  • 84.9% more expensive
    Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art is more expensive than the average camera lens (£980 vs £530).
    £980 vs £530
  • 1 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    1 vs 2
  • 0.55 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.85 m
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.9 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.85 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.07 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.118 x
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.118 x vs 0.192 x
  • 717 g heavier
    Weight
    1,227 g
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (1227 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    1,227 g vs 510 g
  • 17.7 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    94.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (94.7 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    94.7 mm vs 77 mm
  • 33.95 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    126.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (126.2 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    126.2 mm vs 92.25 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 909 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art

  • Exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness even at wide f/1.4 aperture
  • Beautiful, soft bokeh with smooth background isolation
  • Robust, high-quality build construction
  • Fast and quiet autofocus performance
  • Excellent value compared to first-party Canon and Nikon equivalents
  • Minimal linear distortion and well-controlled vignetting

What we don't like about Sigma 85mm F1 4 DG HSM Art

  • Considerably large and heavy (nearly 2.5 lbs), making it bulky for extended use
  • Requires large and more expensive 86mm filters
  • Lacks built-in image stabilization
  • Occasional purple and green fringing (chromatic aberration) in high-contrast or backlit scenes
  • Some users report autofocus accuracy issues when using outer focus points

Verdict

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is a premium short-telephoto prime lens featuring an optical construction of 14 elements in 12 groups, including two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements to virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations. Its key characteristics include a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, a 9-blade rounded diaphragm for creamy bokeh, and a powerful Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) that delivers 1.3x more torque than previous models for rapid autofocus. Main pros include its record-breaking edge-to-edge sharpness even at f/1.4, exceptional build quality with a brass bayonet mount, and a minimum focusing distance of 85cm. However, notable cons include its substantial weight of 1.13kg (approx. 2.5 lbs), a lack of built-in image stabilisation, and a large 86mm front filter thread that makes accessories more expensive.

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