Sigma is bringing a new large-aperture telephoto prime to full-frame mirrorless cameras with the Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG | Art, a lens that pairs Sigma's brightest-ever aperture at the 85mm focal length — a length long favored for portraits — with a compact, lightweight design built for mobility. It goes on sale September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) in L-mount and Sony E-mount versions, with open pricing.
Pre-orders open at the Sigma official online store at 10:00 AM on September 10, 2026 (Thursday).
Key Features
- Uncompromising resolution and beautiful bokeh at F1.2
- A level of mobility that redefines what an 85mm F1.2 lens can do
- Functionality and build quality suited to professional use
- Completes Sigma's F1.2 Art lineup across wide, standard, and mid-telephoto focal lengths
Uncompromising Resolution and Beautiful Bokeh at F1.2
Exceptional resolving power
Two SLD glass elements, plus a glass element with high anomalous dispersion, minimize the axial chromatic aberration typical of large-aperture lenses, while aspherical elements correct for spherical aberration and sagittal coma flare. The lens delivers reliably high resolution from wide open, capturing the full character of a subject's expression and texture and lifting the quality of photos and video alike.
Bokeh that makes subjects stand out
The combination of an F1.2 aperture and an 85mm mid-telephoto focal length produces an extremely shallow depth of field and rich, beautiful background blur. A 13-blade aperture keeps out-of-focus highlights close to circular even when stopped down, and natural bokeh with minimal color fringing or double-line blur makes subjects stand out with striking three-dimensionality — well suited to portraits and video work.
Designed to control flare and ghosting
Built on advanced simulation technology, the lens is optimized against flare and ghosting across a wide range of incident light conditions, staying clear and contrasty under demanding lighting, including backlit scenes.
A Level of Mobility That Redefines What an 85mm F1.2 Lens Can Do
The smallest and lightest in its class
By strategically placing aspherical elements within the focus group, Sigma significantly reduced the number of elements in the focusing unit. Despite incorporating a complex floating-element mechanism, refined mechanical design pares away excess material, making this the smallest and lightest 85mm F1.2 lens in its class* at 905g** — comfortable to use during long shoots and in situations that demand mobility.
*For an AF-compatible 85mm F1.2 interchangeable lens for 35mm full-frame mirrorless cameras, as of September 2026, according to Sigma's own research.
**Weight given is for the L-mount version.
Fast, quiet autofocus with dual HLA
Dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motors deliver fast, quiet autofocus with reliable subject tracking for both stills and video. Even at F1.2's shallow depth of field, the lens locks onto subjects precisely, enabling smooth, accurate shooting across a range of scenes.
Art-line build quality for a tool photographers can trust
Precision-made parts using lightweight, high-strength TSC* and other materials give the lens the rigidity and durability of Sigma's Art line without sacrificing portability, resulting in build quality photographers can rely on over the long term.
*A polycarbonate with a thermal contraction rate similar to aluminum, offering strong compatibility with metal components and contributing to manufacturing precision.
Functionality and Build Quality Suited to Professional Use
Minimized focus breathing
An optical design that accounts for focus breathing keeps the angle of view stable while focusing, making the lens well suited to video work.
Multiple shooting-assist features
Two customizable AFL buttons let users assign functions as needed. Alongside the aperture ring, the lens includes an aperture ring lock switch and a click switch that toggles between clicked and de-clicked aperture operation.
Dust- and splash-resistant construction with a water- and oil-repellent coating*
Dust- and splash-resistant construction, plus a water- and oil-repellent coating on the front element, support confident shooting even in demanding outdoor conditions.
*The lens is designed to resist dust and splashes but is not waterproof. Take care not to expose it to large amounts of water near bodies of water, as water intrusion can cause malfunction.
Completing Sigma's F1.2 Art Lineup
With this release, Sigma's F1.2 Art series is complete across three focal lengths: the 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art, the 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art, and now the 85mm F1.2 DG | Art. Each lens delivers high resolution across the focus range wide open, fast and precise autofocus from dual HLA motors, and a notably compact, lightweight body for its class, together offering a striking presence and sense of depth built on Sigma's design and manufacturing expertise.
Pricing and Availability
- Product name: Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG | Art
- Price: Open pricing
- Mount options: L-mount, Sony E-mount
- Included accessories: Lens hood (LH878-08), front cap (LCF-82 IV), rear cap (LCR III), pouch
- Release date: September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Pre-order start: Sigma official online store, 10:00 AM on September 10, 2026 (Thursday)
Product specifications and appearance are subject to change. L-mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. The Sony E-mount version is developed, manufactured, and sold based on E-mount specifications licensed under an agreement with Sony Corporation.
