Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG ART
p.1 #1Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG ART
Minimum focus: 84 cm
Max magnification: 0.11× (1:8.9)
Filter: 82mm
Dimensions, Sony E: 87.2 × 121.7mm
Weigh: 905g
AF motors: Dual HLA linear motors
Summary:
The dual HLA motors and two separate focus groups result in faster autofocus than both the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 and Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2.
It is sharper than the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art across the frame, including at f/1.2.
Compared with the Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II, the Sigma is sharper in the center of the frame. However, at f/1.4, the GM II is sharper in the mid-frame and corners than the Sigma at f/1.2.
At f/2, the mid-frame performance is roughly equal, but in the corners, the GM II has higher contrast but less microdetail.
At f/2.8, the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 is sharper in the center, mid-frame, and corners.
Max magnification: 0.11× (1:8.9)
Filter: 82mm
Dimensions, Sony E: 87.2 × 121.7mm
Weigh: 905g
AF motors: Dual HLA linear motors
Summary:
The dual HLA motors and two separate focus groups result in faster autofocus than both the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 and Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2.
It is sharper than the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art across the frame, including at f/1.2.
Compared with the Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II, the Sigma is sharper in the center of the frame. However, at f/1.4, the GM II is sharper in the mid-frame and corners than the Sigma at f/1.2.
At f/2, the mid-frame performance is roughly equal, but in the corners, the GM II has higher contrast but less microdetail.
At f/2.8, the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 is sharper in the center, mid-frame, and corners.
Sep 13, 2026 at 11:02 PM
p.1 #2Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG ART
It sounds like it might arguably be the best 85 f/1.2 regardless of brand. Sigma has been doing a nice job on lenses these days. If you can live with the artificially imposed Sony limitationis (on an 85 f/1.2, I think most can), it is hard to argue with this or many other of their lenses coming to the top of the list.
Sep 14, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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p.1 #3Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG ART
I think as usual, Dustin's hip-fire sound byte analysis missed the mark in regards to the Z version's AF. Just because it has the dual STM doesn't mean it doesn't have extremely responsive AF. I have Viltrox lenses with "linear" motors that have worse AF than Nikon S lenses with "just" STM.
Sep 14, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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RoamingScott wrote:
I think as usual, Dustin's hip-fire sound byte analysis missed the mark in regards to the Z version's AF. Just because it has the dual STM doesn't mean it doesn't have extremely responsive AF. I have Viltrox lenses with "linear" motors that have worse AF than Nikon S lenses with "just" STM.
Vento wrote:
It should be noted that the first version of the Z 24-70/2.8 S, like the Z 70-200/2.8 VR S, was one of the lenses in the Z range with the fastest autofocus.
The Z 70-200/2.8 VR S in particular is definitely faster in AF than lenses such as the Z 85/1.2 S, or Z 135/1.8 S Plena and Co., where the AF is tailored to specific application scenarios, with high precision in fine adjustment and not, as with the 70-200/2.8, to sports and action-heavy AF scenarios.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1913384/0&year=2025#16876398
Nikon officially states that the SSVCM-based 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has approximately 3.5× faster AF than the original SSM-based 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, and we know that the 70-200 S v1 is "definitely faster" than the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S.
If what Dustin means is that the dual HLA Multi-FS 85/1.2 ART has AF speeds approaching the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, then the autofocus speeds could be 3.5x or more faster than the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S.
If this is the case his comments are justified.
I think as usual, Dustin's hip-fire sound byte analysis missed the mark in regards to the Z version's AF. Just because it has the dual STM doesn't mean it doesn't have extremely responsive AF. I have Viltrox lenses with "linear" motors that have worse AF than Nikon S lenses with "just" STM.
Vento wrote:
It should be noted that the first version of the Z 24-70/2.8 S, like the Z 70-200/2.8 VR S, was one of the lenses in the Z range with the fastest autofocus.
The Z 70-200/2.8 VR S in particular is definitely faster in AF than lenses such as the Z 85/1.2 S, or Z 135/1.8 S Plena and Co., where the AF is tailored to specific application scenarios, with high precision in fine adjustment and not, as with the 70-200/2.8, to sports and action-heavy AF scenarios.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1913384/0&year=2025#16876398
Nikon officially states that the SSVCM-based 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has approximately 3.5× faster AF than the original SSM-based 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, and we know that the 70-200 S v1 is "definitely faster" than the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S.
If what Dustin means is that the dual HLA Multi-FS 85/1.2 ART has AF speeds approaching the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, then the autofocus speeds could be 3.5x or more faster than the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S.
If this is the case his comments are justified.
Sep 15, 2026 at 03:49 AM
p.1 #5Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG ART
Just got a email from B&H that the Sigma 85mm f1.2 is in stock if any ones interested in picking one up
Oct 06, 2026 at 01:58 PM
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robert614 wrote:
Just got a email from B&H that the Sigma 85mm f1.2 is in stock if any ones interested in picking one up
I just ordered mine!
Just got a email from B&H that the Sigma 85mm f1.2 is in stock if any ones interested in picking one up
I just ordered mine!
Oct 06, 2026 at 03:42 PM
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Lt.Deadeye wrote:
I just ordered mine!
Nice!
robert614 wrote
Just got a email from B&H that the Sigma 85mm f1.2 is in stock if any ones interested in picking one upNice!
Oct 06, 2026 at 05:05 PM
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Few shots with the new 85.
ILCE-9M3 85mm F1.2 DG | Art 026 lens 85mm f/1.2 1/640s 250 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-9M3 85mm F1.2 DG | Art 026 lens 85mm f/1.2 1/2000s 250 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-9M3 85mm F1.2 DG | Art 026 lens 85mm f/1.2 1/1000s 250 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-9M3 85mm F1.2 DG | Art 026 lens 85mm f/1.2 1/2500s 250 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-9M3 85mm F1.2 DG | Art 026 lens 85mm f/1.2 1/2000s 250 ISO 0.0 EV
Oct 11, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Hodie wrote:
Few shots with the new 85.
Looks like a very nice lens! Thx for sharing your pics!
Oct 11, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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robert614 wrote:
Looks like a very nice lens! Thx for sharing your pics!
I like it so far. Not too heavy, relatively well balanced. Reminds me of the original 85 GM 1.4 in handling and rendering.
Hodie wrote
Few shots with the new 85.I like it so far. Not too heavy, relatively well balanced. Reminds me of the original 85 GM 1.4 in handling and rendering.
Oct 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Hodie wrote:
robert614 wrote
Hodie wrote
Few shots with the new 85.The rendering is 85GM-like. I hope the AF motors are better though 😊
Oct 11, 2026 at 01:51 PM
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robert614 wrote:
Looks like a very nice lens! Thx for sharing your pics!I like it so far. Not too heavy, relatively well balanced. Reminds me of the original 85 GM 1.4 in handling and rendering.The rendering is 85GM-like. I hope the AF motors are better though 😊
Oh, the AF is new GM like. It is perfect.
I am also happy with the restricted burst rate of the Sigma lenses on the A9iii, mostly because I'm not shooting fast-action sports with these lenses, but even then, it is totally respectable.
Actual max burst is around 17fps for anyone wondering.
Edited on Oct 11, 2026 at 03:28 PM · View previous versions
Hodie wrote
robert614 wrote
Hodie wrote
Few shots with the new 85.Oh, the AF is new GM like. It is perfect.
I am also happy with the restricted burst rate of the Sigma lenses on the A9iii, mostly because I'm not shooting fast-action sports with these lenses, but even then, it is totally respectable.
Actual max burst is around 17fps for anyone wondering.
Edited on Oct 11, 2026 at 03:28 PM · View previous versions
Oct 11, 2026 at 02:38 PM
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Ugh…missed my delivery while out to lunch with my family.
Oct 11, 2026 at 03:07 PM
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