Preowned Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art – Canon EF Mount

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art – Canon EF Mount (Preowned - Grade A)
 
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art is a heavy-duty professional prime lens engineered for ultimate resolution. It is widely considered a benchmark for portrait photography, offering a combination of extreme sharpness at f/1.4 and a smooth, natural background blur. At Megapixel Camera Store, we recommend this lens for photographers who need a high-performance alternative to native L-series glass for their Canon DSLRs or R-series mirrorless cameras (via adapter).
 
Condition & Shop Technical Check
Condition Grade: Grade A - Excellent Condition
Optics: The glass is clean. We have inspected it for scratches, fungus, and haze. Note: Due to the large front element, minor internal dust specks are common and do not affect image quality.
Mechanics: The large Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) has been tested for focus accuracy. The manual focus ring is smooth and well-damped.
Includes: Front cap, rear cap, and the original petal-type lens hood.
 
Key Performance Features
High-Resolution f/1.4 Aperture: Designed to handle high-megapixel sensors (50MP+). It delivers sharp details on the subject while creating a shallow depth-of-field that makes portraits pop.
Advanced Optical Construction: Includes two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements and one element with a high rate of anomalous partial dispersion and high refraction. This setup effectively suppresses chromatic aberration (purple fringing).
Large 86mm Filter Thread: The massive front element is a sign of its light-gathering capability, ensuring minimal vignetting even when shooting wide open.
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor): Provides fast and relatively quiet autofocus. It also allows for full-time manual focus override simply by turning the focus ring.
9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Produces round, soft bokeh balls, ensuring the out-of-focus highlights remain aesthetic rather than distracting.
Build Quality: Made with Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material and a brass bayonet mount, making it a heavy (approx. 1.1kg) but very durable professional tool.
 
Why Buy from Megapixel Camera Store?
The Sigma 85mm Art is a complex lens with a lot of glass. At Megapixel Camera Store, we perform a center-to-corner sharpness test to ensure the lens is perfectly aligned and hasn't suffered any impact damage. We also verify AF consistency on both DSLR and Mirrorless bodies.