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What do reviewers say about the Sigma 85mm f1.2?
As of September 2026, among the 8 reviews we compiled, mount compatibility drew the most discussion: 69 claims, which we read as 28% positive, 71% neutral, 1% negative.
Synthesized from 8 reviewer sources for Sigma 85mm f1.2. Optical performance draws the most discussion: 22 positive, 4 neutral, and 5 negative across 31 sentiment markers. Coverage of AF for video is mostly neutral: 25% positive, 75% neutral, 0% negative across 24 claims.
What are the Sigma 85mm f1.2 specifications?
Focal Length Mm85 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2
Weight GL-Mount: 905g / 31.9oz. Sony E-mount: 905g / 31.9oz.
Dimensions MmL-Mount: φ87.2mm x 119.7mm / φ3.4in. x 4.7in. Sony E-mount: φ87.2mm x 121.7mm / φ3.4in. x 4.8in. *The length of a lens is measured from the front of the lens to its mount
MountL-Mount,Sony E-mount
CoverageFull-frame [DG]
Min ApertureF16
Optical Construction17 elements in 12 groups
Angle Of View DegL-Mount: 28.6° Sony E-mount: 28.6°
Min Focus Distance Cm84cm / 33.1in.
Max Magnification1:8.9
Diaphragm Blades13 (rounded diaphragm)
Filter Thread Mmφ82mm
specs: designation · manufacturer
What do reviewers praise and criticize?
Optical Performance
22 pos · 4 neu · 5 neg
“Ultimately, the Sigma can deliver more than enough sharpness at f/1.2 for portraiture but it can be.” — Digitalcameraworld Cameras Lenses
Build Quality
1 pos · 3 neu · 1 neg
“The lens has a dust and splash-resistant construction , and the front element has a water and oil-repellent coating.” — Amateur Photographer
Mount Compatibility
19 pos · 49 neu · 1 neg
“X Flipboard 0 Comments Sigma just released an 85mm f/1.2 DG Art for L-mount and Sony E-mount, and it lands at £1,299 in the UK.” — Fstoppers Education Sigmas
Price & Value
5 pos · 10 neu · 2 neg
“Best Value Join Annually $30 / Year Join Monthly $3 / Month Related Articles Sigma Is Making an 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Lens for Full-Frame.” — Petapixel
Weight & Portability
3 pos · 12 neu · 3 neg
“The L-Mount version weighs 905 g, and Sigma describes the lens as the smallest.” — Fstoppers Gear Sigmas New
More detail — 10 additional axes
Distortion
3 pos · 3 neu · 2 neg
Vignetting
2 pos · 5 neu · 2 neg
“There’s also relatively strong vignetting at F1.2, which isn’t necessarily a surprise given the lens’s size, though it largely clears up by F2.8.” — DPReview (GPS Media)
Chromatic Aberration
2 pos · 8 neu · 2 neg
“LoCA, or longitudinal chromatic aberration, can.” — Petapixel
Coma
1 pos · 2 neu · 1 neg
Bokeh
13 pos · 6 neu · 1 neg
“the new lens promises exceptional bokeh and super-soft out-of-focus rendering.” — Petapixel
Color Rendition
2 pos · 1 neu · 0 neg
Filter Thread
0 pos · 7 neu · 0 neg
Dimensions
0 pos · 5 neu · 0 neg
Handling
10 pos · 6 neu · 1 neg
AF Noise
1 pos · 4 neu · 1 neg
Which reviews is this based on? (8)
Every claim above traces to these original reviews. We don't write opinions — we synthesize theirs.
📹 Pro Reviews (8)
- Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art review: A big-hitter of a portrait lens with a relatively lightweight build and price tag | Digital Camera World
- Sigma 85mm f/1.2: Beautiful Bokeh, One Real Weakness | Fstoppers
- Sigma 85mm f/1.2 Art: Lightest Fast Portrait Prime Yet | Fstoppers
- Sigma’s 85mm f/1.2 Lens Looks Like It's Coming Soon | PetaPixel
- Remarkably Lightweight Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Promises Unparalleled Image Quality | PetaPixel
- Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Review: Sigma is the Alpha This Time | PetaPixel
- Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art review – Sony portrait photographers NEED this lens Amateur Photographer
- Is the Sigma 85mm F1.2 Art the new portrait champion for E and L mount? DPReview (GPS Media)