Sigma announces 85mm F1.2 DG Art for L-mount and E-mount

Presented as a flagship full-frame portrait prime lens, the new Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG | Art will be available in the US beginning October 6, 2026 for a retail price of $1,599 USD. 

Available for L-Mount and Sony E-mount the the Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG | Art is a large-aperture, medium-telephoto lens for full-frame cameras that combines, Siugma claims, “unparalleled rendering power with a compact, lightweight design.” 

At 85mm, a focal length widely regarded as ideal for portrait photography, this lens achieves Sigma’s brightest-ever F1.2 aperture while also delivering outstanding portability. This lens is Sigma’s third F1.2 prime lens designed for mirrorless camera systems, rounding out the common trio of wide-angle, standard, and medium-telephoto focal lengths. 

The combination of a large-aperture F1.2 and a medium-telephoto 85mm delivers an extremely shallow depth of field and beautiful, rich bokeh. The adoption of a 13-blade diaphragm maintains a near-circular bokeh even when the aperture is stopped down. Natural bokeh rendering that suppresses color bleeding and double-line bokeh makes the subject stand out impressively, bringing overwhelming three-dimensionality and immersion to portraits and video work. 

By effectively arranging aspherical lens elements within the focus groups, the number of lens elements making up the focus unit has been significantly reduced. Despite incorporating a complex floating mechanism, a precise mechanical design pared down to the absolute minimum has achieved the smallest and lightest weight in its class for an 85mm F1.2 at 905g (L-mount). It can be used comfortably even during long shoots or in situations that demand mobility, dramatically enhancing agility on set. 

A full range of functions that come standard with Sigma Art lenses, such as an aperture ring, aperture lock switch, and customizable AFL buttons, work to deliver a lens designed to meet the challenges of professional use. 

The 85mm F1.2 DG | Art will be available from authorized Sigma dealers in the US beginning October 6, 2026 for a retail price of $1,599 USD.