Sigma Announces Development of 85mm F1.2 DG

Sigma has announced the development of the 85mm F1.2 DG | Art, a large-aperture medium-telephoto lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens will be available in L-Mount and Sony E-mount, and it will ship in September this year.

With the latest optical design, the lens is claimed to deliver exceptional resolution even at maximum aperture. The lens features a compact, lightweight design and fast, precise autofocus driven by dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) system, the lens offers reliable performance for professional applications.

Sigma’s lineup of F1.2 prime lenses includes 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art and Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art.

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