Sigma 85Mm Sony

[0.39 lb] I have only taken this out once but the results so far have been beautiful. In context, I've owned the Canon 85mm 1.2 and the Canon 85mm 1.4 back in my dslr days and the Sigma DG DN 85mm 1.4 lens most recently. I shoot a lot of on location portraits and found the 85mm to be too tight on many of the locations I shoot. With that, I reluctantly traded in the Sigma on the Sony 50mm 1.2 lens. I didn't have the funds to keep both. (The Sigma is an amazing lens btw). After shooting the Sony 50mm (another great lens) I found I really missed the compression of the 85mm focal length when I did have the room, so I started looking around for a sleeper and I found it! Im still recovering from the price tag of the Sony 50mm so I was looking for something cheaper than the Sigma to have on hand for those occasions I wanted an 85mm. This Tokina fits the bill perfectly. It is a simple, no bells and whistles piece of glass that takes images comparable to any of the best lenses Ive used. The difference between 1.8 and 1.4 is negligible at best and this is built like a tank with its metal construction. I got it on sale for $399 and is a steal at this price. After shooting this I couldn't justify spending the money on the Sigma again which was one of my all time favorites. It is a very basic lens but the images are awesome even when shot wide open at 1.8.

[9] For Sony A7-series cameras owners. I'm using this lens with Sigma MC-11 adapter on Sony A7 camera. It seems to work fine including an electronic aperture control on the camera body. Same as Canon cameras. I had Mitakon 85mm f1.2 and also have couple 85mm f1.4 lenses. This lens is the sharpest wide open.

[Sony E] Sigma's i-series lenses are a standout at every focal length for their compactness while maintaining enough quality to produce great shots. This 90mm is going to get compared heavily against Sony's 85mm f/1.8, and for good reason. I've had both, and I chose the Sigma. The Sony 85mm f/1.8 is a fantastic lens with great qualities, many better than the Sigma 90mm, but the category that kept it out of my bag the most is size. Do I wish the Sigma 90mm was a bit faster? Yes. Do I wish the Sigma 90mm had less distortion, vignetting, and CA? Also yes. The Sigma wins hands down in size, and size is a priority in the type of shooting I like to do (compact travel kit). I can fit the Sigma 35mm f/2 and the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 is a small sling and get 90% of the shots I want when I'm traveling. I can swap either for the Sony 20-70 f/4 if I think I need it. The Sony 85mm f/1.8 is a great lens, better than the Sigma 90 f/2.8 in many categories, but it's just a little harder to work into a travel kit for me. And besides, vignetting and distortion can be fixed in post, and CA isn't so bad that post-correction can't fix most of it!

[Proprietary] Now my 85mm. Sigma lens is protected. I'm satisfied, it works very nice.

[f/1.4] WOW!! I used to have the Canon 135 f2 but sold it right after receiving this Sigma 85mm f/1.4. Super sharp with gorgeous bokeh! The only negative...the ONLY one...is that I hate the lens weight. It is kind of heavy on your neck. Probably i need a shoulder belt to carry the camera with this lens.

[Manual Focus] Having owned the GREAT Sigma 85mm art lens and the FANTASTIC Tamron 85mm 1.8, I can say without reservation, THIS LENS IS AMAZING!!! This lens is as sharp at 1.2, as the Tamron at 1.8!! That is INSANE considering the Tamron is fantastically sharp at 1.8... Wow... The Sigma is sharper yes, but it doesnt go down to 1.2! Ill sacrifice the MARGINAL sharpness for the better aperture, boken rendering (OMG!!), and overall different artistic look this lens provides... Oh yeah, its manual focus.... But Im adapting to Sony so........Lol

[Magnalium] Very nice quality to protect my Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Lens.

[Proprietary] works with Sigma 85mm lens. inside it matte so reflections are not a probably. Works like a lens hood should, no complaints.

[35mm] I used to have the Zeiss 55mm 1.8 and it was everything they said about it but it didn't felt right for my, this sigma is not as sharp as the 55mm, nor as an 85mm but it's unique look makes it an amazing portrait lens, the rendering is really good and I prefer the warmer colors from sigma, I had the 65mm before and sold it for the 55 but now I got it back again also because of the weather sealing the 65mm is a well rounded option.

[1.76 lb] I've have been looking at this lens for about 6 months now. I was a hard decision between the rokinon, nikon and sigma 85mm lens. However, once i looked at various photography forums about this lens I was amazed about how alot of buyers were comparing this lens againist similiar lenses. This is a all manual lens so zoom with you feet, it will take a couple of shots to get to use to it but once you have figured it out the results are astounishing. A great lens take will sure you in both still photography and dslr video. The AF confirmation chip is a waste of money its not very accurate save yourself a few dollars and buy one without this feature if you can.