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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Sigma's flagship portrait prime redesigned natively for mirrorless — the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers the classic portrait focal length with stunning optical performance at a significantly lower price than equivalent first-party glass. Weather-sealed, with a high-speed stepping motor for accurate AF, it is the definitive portrait prime for Leica SL2, Lumix S5 II, and all L-mount bodies. Produces rich, three-dimensional subject separation and beautiful smooth bokeh.

GearFrame's Take

The most compelling portrait prime for L-mount — flagship optical quality at a fraction of what Leica or Panasonic charge for native glass.

Starting from
£699 new
Average price across retailers: ~£749
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Core
Released
2021
Aperture
f/1.4 (max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Leica L-mount
Dimensions
82.8mm diameter × 96.5mm length
Weight
625g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
AF Motor
High-speed stepping motor (HLA) — fast and near-silent
Optical IS
None (relies on body IBIS)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
85cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Portrait
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Street
7.0
Great For
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Portrait The quintessential portrait prime — 85mm isolates subjects beautifully from any background at f/1.4.
💍
Wedding & Events f/1.4 in low-light reception rooms, combined with a flattering 85mm perspective — a wedding photographer's staple.
🏙️
Street The compression of 85mm isolates subjects from busy street backgrounds for dramatic candid shots.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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