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| Announced | 2010-02-01 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 969 |
| Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Focal range (mm) | 85 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max diameter (mm) | 86.4 |
| Mount type | Nikon F FX |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | HSM |
| Zoom type | / |
| Rotating front element | No |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Color | Black |
| Full-Time manual focus | Yes |
| Number of lenses | 11 |
| Number of groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Circular aperture | Yes |
| Length (mm) | 87.6 |
| Weight (gr) | 725 |
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| Announced | 1992-07-01 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 379 |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Focal range (mm) | 85 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 58 |
| Max diameter (mm) | 75 |
| Mount type | Canon EF |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | USM |
| Zoom type | / |
| Rotating front element | No |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Color | Black |
| Full-Time manual focus | Yes |
| Number of lenses | 9 |
| Number of groups | 7 |
| Diaphragm blades | 8 |
| Circular aperture | No |
| Length (mm) | 71.5 |
| Weight (gr) | 425 |
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Further readings for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
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Canon were busy in 2012 releasing three wide-angle primes, the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM, EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 35mm f/2 IS USM, on to the market. The latest launched in November 2012 was the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM as an updated version of the original that dates back to 1990. Featuring Image Stabilization, Canon’s USM Ultrasonic autofocus motor, a ‘fast’ f/2 maximum aperture and wide-angle focal length, it looks a great option for Canon shooters into landscape or architectural photography. |
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Launched in January 2012 the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G prime lens offers a great focal length for portraiture and a wide maximum aperture for low-light photography. Compatible with both Nikon FX and DX lens mounts this latest version of Nikon’s popular short telephoto prime also features a built in autofocus motor making it full functionality on all Nikon DSLR cameras. At $500 it boasts a great price too, so if you’re after a 85mm portrait lens this could be the one for you. |
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Sigma provides a very good prime and completes its lens collection with this 85mm 1.4 which is a solid competitor to the famous Canon and Nikon 85mm lenses. |
Further readings for the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
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Canon’s EF 100mm f/2 USM dates back to the early 1990s, making it one of the camera maker’s more veteran lenses. But don’t let its age fool you, the lens’ continuing popularity among professional and amateur photographers alike proves a classic never dies. |
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This new Sony “easy choice lens” is fully built in plastic, which means it’s quite light (175g). Manufactured in China, it has a pretty affordable price tag at about 249 USD. |