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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art

Lens for Canon EF / EF-S, Nikon F, Sony E-mount, L-Mount · Announced September 2016 · Discontinued

Official site on sigma-global.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

  • Full frame lens
  • Telephoto

Typically £500–£999 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

£999

at Cambrian Photography33% above its 30-day average

  • Focal length: 85mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/1.4
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Autofocus motor: HSM
  • Weight: 1,130 g
  • Max magnification: 0.12×, Focuses to 0.85 m

85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art overview

The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art is an 85mm f/1.4 prime for full-frame cameras on Canon EF / EF-S, Nikon F, Sony E-mount and L-Mount, announced by Sigma in September 2016. 104 cameras we track take it without an adapter. It is discontinued, so new stock may be limited.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits and low light. It is a weaker pick for travelling light and close-ups.

New, it sells for £999 in the United Kingdom (Cambrian Photography). Over the last 90 days it has usually cost £500 to £999 new.

Worth comparing it with the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM, Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 and Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM.

Where to buy the 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art in United Kingdom

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Made in 4 mount versions. Check the version before you buy: each offer says which, when the retailer does.

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Things to know

  • 85mm prime, f/1.4.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Autofocus (HSM motor); no optical stabilisation.
  • 1,130 g; 94.7 × 126.2 mm; 86mm filters.
  • Focuses down to 0.85 m, up to 0.12× magnification.
  • Made in 4 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
  • Discontinued by the maker: new stock may be limited.
  • No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United Kingdom today: check eBay and the Used filter.

Good for

  • Portraits (85–85mm-equivalent reach at f/1.4)
  • Low light (f/1.4)

Not the best for

  • Travelling light (1,130 g)
  • Close-ups (0.12× magnification)

From the 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in the US: about 30% under the UK price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in GBP at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art in each market, with an approximate conversion into GBP
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United StatesCheapest$939.95≈ £702$579≈ £433
United Kingdom(you)£999—
Europe——
AustraliaA$1,639≈ £841—
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

No used 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between £499.50 and £999. Latest lowest new £999.17 Oct6 Nov£999£499.50
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From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art specifications

Optics

Focal length
85mm
35mm equivalent
85mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
Minimum aperture
f/16
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
14 / 12
Aperture blades
9
Closest focus
0.85 m
Max magnification
0.12×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Yes (HSM)
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
—
Internal zoom
—
Aperture ring
No
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
1,130 g
Diameter × length
94.7 × 126.2 mm
Filter thread
86 mm

Cameras it fits

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Sony α7R VI

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New from £3,477at 1 store
Sony α7 V

Sony

α7 V

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  • IBIS
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Full frame · 33 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
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New from £1,934Used from £2,010at 1 store
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Full frame · 24.1 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
  • 6K video
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