Sigma 85 1,4 EX DG HSM

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens (average price: $969 on various Internet sites) is designed for full-frame cameras; with an APS-C multiply by your usual factor. At about 25 oz, I'd describe the lens as substantial, but not hefty. One of the reasons...

The Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is a “Must Have”

I use this for shooting indoor volleyball with a canon 6d. It is very sharp, finds focus quickly. Lets me shoot at 1/1000 with good ISO.

I use this for shooting indoor volleyball with a canon 6d. It is very sharp, finds focus quickly. Lets me shoot at 1/1000 with good ISO.

All of my other lenses are Nikon, so I bought this Sigma lens with some trepidation. Well, I needn\'t have worried because portraits taken with this lens look beautiful. The image sharpness, even wide open at f\/1.4 is incredible and the gentle...

What can I say, the old S(t)igma attached to this manufacturer has been blown away. I\'m a Nikon nut, used both their current f1.4 85mm options, one is blown into the weeds,the other is pushed hard in every respect by the Sigma. I may even venture that...

Sharp lens, esp in the center.

Sharp lens, esp in the center.

This is a great lens for the money. Focusing is fast enough and produced really good background blur. So this is ideal for portraits. However, I had to do some micro-adjustment in my 5D markII to get it focus sharp on the focus point. This may or may...