The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art (E) sets a new standard for modern portrait lenses, featured in the Unicorn Films catalog for demanding professionals and enthusiasts. Its premium f1.4 maximum aperture creates intense subject isolation and dreamy background blur. The advanced optical system includes five Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements, one aspherical glass, and four high refractive index elements to ensure zoom-worthy sharpness, minimal color fringing, and high contrast across the frame even wide open. With its compact, lightweight barrel (just 625g), this prime lens is easy to handle for handheld, travel, or gimbal work and balances well on all Sony E-mount bodies.
The lens body is fully weather sealed against dust and moisture, featuring tactile controls such as a manual aperture ring (with de-click option for video), a lockable aperture ring switch, a focus mode switch, and a customizable AFL button for workflow efficiency. The stepping motor delivers swift, silent autofocus for both stills and video, and full-time manual override for precision focus pulls. Close focus down to 85cm gives creative flexibility for portraits, commercial, food, and product shots.
Each rental from Unicorn Films includes hood, caps, and a protective case, ready to serve for high-end creative assignments where optical results and operational reliability are non-negotiable.
Rent the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art (E) from Unicorn Films for top-tier portraiture, weddings, events, and everything where expressive depth and sharpness are essential.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length / Aperture | 85mm, f1.4 to f16 | Classic telephoto portrait, intense background blur/control |
| Optical Design | 15 elements in 11 groups 5 SLD, 1 aspherical, 4 high index | Edge-to-edge sharpness, minimal color fringing and distortion |
| Diaphragm | 11 rounded blades | Smooth, circular bokeh for creative backgrounds |
| Minimum Focus / Max Magnification | 85cm, 1:8.4 (0.12x) | Creative tight framing and flexible portrait detail |
| Angle of View | 28.6° (full-frame) | Ideal flattening and compression for people, fashion, events |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor (STM), manual override | Fast, quiet focus for both photo and video |
| Aperture Ring / Features | De-clickable, lockable, dedicated control switch | Direct tactile exposure change, silent for video production |
| Weather Sealing | Dust/splash resistant, robust Art-series construction | Reliable rental use in any environment |
| Filter Size | 77mm front thread | Accepts all pro ND, polarizer, and effects |
| Size / Weight | Φ82.8 x 96.1mm; 625g | Extremely light and compact for an f1.4 Art lens |
| Included Accessories | Lens hood (LH828-02), caps, padded case | Protects the lens and ready for immediate rental use |
| Mount Type | Sony E-mount (full-frame native) | Works with all Sony Alpha bodies, no adapter needed |
It uses five SLD, one aspherical, and four high-refractive glass elements, delivering crisp detail and color accuracy even when paired with the latest 40-60MP sensors. This means portraits and detail shots show minimal chromatic aberration and maximum sharpness right from f1.4.
The lens has a dedicated aperture ring that can be de-clicked for video, giving shooters silent, direct exposure control without dipping into camera menus—perfect for documentary or wedding video where the light changes quickly.
At just 625g and under 10cm long, this lens is half the weight of some earlier 85mm f1.4 designs, making it easier for long handheld sessions, travel, location portraiture, or gimbal use, with dramatically improved comfort.
Eleven rounded blades and precision optical correction create smooth, natural bokeh for backgrounds and fast transitions from sharp to soft focus—making it a top tool for creating distinctive portrait, wedding, and product images or clips.
Full weather sealing, solid Art-series body, a lockable ring, a customizable AFL button, and included lens hood and padded case make the lens ready for any professional use, even in dust, rain, or busy multi-user environments.
