Sigma Art AFG9C0 85mm
Featuring an f/1.2 maximum aperture and dual HLA-driven autofocus, this 85mm prime lens delivers razor-thin depth of field and fast, silent focusing for L-Mount portraits. Its 14-element optical design maintains sharpness wide open, with a 9-blade diaphragm rendering smooth bokeh. Portrait photographers seeking uncompromising subject isolation will find it ideal, though the 1130g weight limits travel use.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Sigma SA
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1130 g
af type Autofocus
51 Overall Score
Price CA$244
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sigma SA |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 86 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 850 |
| Max Magnification | 1:8 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art AFG9C0 85mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 17-70mm | 12-35mm | 24-200mm | 16-50mm | 14mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sigma SA | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1130 | 544 | 306 | 570 | 107 | 185 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD | Autofocus | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art AFG9C0 85mm | 53.7 | 96.4 | 26.9 | 46.8 | 69.9 | 96.1 | 4.9 | 33.6 | 44.3 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 89.4 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.4 | 85.8 | 50.2 | 86.7 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 80.4 | 86 | 97 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 68 | 37.8 | 92.9 | 64.6 | 0 | 96.6 | 90.1 | 97 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 63.5 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 94.7 | 54.2 | 84.6 | 64.6 | 63.5 | 33.6 | 82 | 82.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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