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Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/9.0
Exposure
1/125s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.4
Exposure
1/3200s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.4
Exposure
1/2500s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.4
Exposure
1/3200s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/2000s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/400s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/640s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
400
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/320s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/1600s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
640
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.0
Exposure
1/250s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
640
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.4
Exposure
1/500s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
640
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.4
Exposure
1/320s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
400
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.4
Exposure
1/400s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
85.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/250s
Verdict
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 HSM DG Art is awesome. Full stop. Albeit still not perfect. ;-) The terms of resolution it is plenty sharp at f/1.4 … across the image that is … and the quality is breathtaking between f/2.8 and f/5.6 really. Low lateral CAs are the cream on the cappuccino in terms of subjective quality perception. Speaking of cream - the bokeh is generally very smooth although you may spot some rough edge transition in the image foreground and, yes, you still have to live with “cat eye” highlights in the image corners. It also suffers from some bokeh fringing at large aperture settings. Image distortions are absent. There is the usual amount of light falloff at f/1.4 but it's no real issue from f/2 onward. Based on what we've seen out there, we'd also state that the Sigma is comparatively resistant to image flare in back-light scenes.
Ever since Sigma started with their “ART” lens lineup, we have been impressed by the build quality and the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 HSM DG Art reconfirms our opinion once again. The used materials are of top notch quality. Unlike in previous Art lenses, Sigma finally implemented a dust/splash-proof construction - it was about time to be honest. The AF is fast and silent. In terms of AF accuracy there is a room for improvement (RSAs) in close focus scenes though.
If you are a die-hard Canon fan, you probably never questioned whether there were alternatives to the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 USM L II. Well, it may be time to reconsider now.
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 HSM DG Art is certainly sharper - by far - and the other characteristics aren't really any worse. The arguments in favour of the Canon lens are rapidly eroding in our book. All-in-all the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 HSM DG Art shows greatness and as such it deserves our … highly recommended mark!
