Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Standard Prime Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras

Sigma's New 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens is a large Aperture medium telephoto lens optimized for use with Digital SLR cameras and is especially ideal for portrait and low light photography. Designed with SLD glass and a glass mold element excellent Color correction is achieved for all types of aberrations and superior Optical performance is ensured. It is equipped with a rear Focus system that minimized fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing and the Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting even in backlight photography. HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high-speed Autofocus capability and the round 9-blade diaphragm creates pleasant out-of-focus highlights. It comes with a Petal-type hood to Block out extraneous light. For digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, a Dedicated hood adapter, which expands the length of the lens hood is supplied and enables the hood to block out extraneous light more effectively.

Features

Designed for use with full frame digital cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 127.5mm with most cameras

HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensure a quiet, high speed autofocus and full-time manual focusing capability

SLD (Special low Dispersion) glass element and glass mold elements for superior optical performance

Minimum focusing distance of 33.5"

A lens hood, hood adapter, front & rear lens caps and carrying case are included with the lens

Specifications

Lens Construction: 11 Elements in 8 Groups

Angle of View: 28.6º

Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9

Minimum Aperture: f16

Minimum Focusing Distance: 85 cm / 35.5 in.

Filter Size (mm): 77mm

Maximum Magnifications: 1:8.6

Corresponding Mounts: Canon (HSM, EX, DG)

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 86.4x87.6 mm / 3.4x3.4 in.

Weight: 725 g / 25.6 oz.