Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG ART announcement. What your Leica SL has been waiting for.

Posted: 09-07-26 23:10Views: 232

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Kanagawa, Japan - Sigma Corporation (Headquarters: Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the a large-aperture medium-telephoto lens for full-frame cameras that combines unparalleled rendering power with a compact, lightweight design.

At 85mm, a focal length widely regarded as ideal for portrait photography, the lens achieves Sigma's brightest-ever F1.2 aperture while also delivering outstanding portability, and will be available beginning September 30th, 2026.

KEY FEATURES

Uncompromising resolution and beautiful bokeh to make the most of F1.2
Overwhelming mobility that breaks the conventions of an 85mm F1.2
A full range of functions and build quality that meet the demands of professional use
Rounding out the F1.2 lineup across wide-angle, standard, and medium-telephoto focal lengths

Overwhelming resolving power
In addition to two SLD glass elements, glass with high anomalous dispersion is used to suppress the axial chromatic aberration inherent to large-aperture lenses to the utmost limit. Aspherical lens elements further thoroughly correct spherical aberration and sagittal coma flare. The lens boasts reliably high resolving power from the maximum aperture, fully bringing out the rendering that only F1.2 can offer. It captures every detail of the subject's expression and texture, taking the quality of both photographs and video to a higher level.

Beautiful bokeh that makes the subject stand out
The combination of a large-aperture F1.2 and a medium-telephoto 85mm delivers an extremely shallow depth of field and beautiful, rich bokeh. The adoption of a 13-blade diaphragm maintains a near-circular bokeh even when the aperture is stopped down. Natural bokeh rendering that suppresses color bleeding and double-line bokeh makes the subject stand out impressively, bringing overwhelming three-dimensionality and immersion to portraits and video work.

Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
Flare and ghosting, which reduce image quality, are addressed under all conditions of incident light, based on the most advanced simulation technology. High backlight resistance enables clear and sharp images under any lighting conditions.

Overwhelming mobility that breaks the conventions of an 85mm F1.2

The smallest and lightest in its class for an 85mm F1.2
By effectively arranging aspherical lens elements within the focus groups, the number of lens elements making up the focus unit has been significantly reduced. Despite incorporating a complex floating mechanism, a precise mechanical design pared down to the absolute minimum has achieved the smallest and lightest weight in its class for an 85mm F1.2*1 at 905g*2. It can be used comfortably even during long shoots or in situations that demand mobility, dramatically enhancing agility on set.

1. As an AF 85mm F1.2 interchangeable lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. (As of September 2026 by SIGMA)
2. These figures are for L-Mount.

Fast and quiet autofocusing with dual HLA
The fast and quiet AF driven by the dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) delivers reliable tracking performance for both stills and video. Even with the shallow depth of field of the maximum F1.2 aperture, it captures the subject accurately, enabling smooth and precise shooting in any scene.

The pride of a creative tool: the high build quality of the Art line
By constructing the lens from high-precision parts made of lightweight, high-strength materials such as TSC*1, it offers the rigidity and durability of the Art line without compromising portability, along with the build quality to serve as a reliable photographic tool over the long term.

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