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  "id": 6262532,
  "title": "Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art review: A big-hitter of a portrait lens with a relatively lightweight build and price tag",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sigma-85mm-f-1-2-dg-art-review-a-big-hitter-of-a-portrait-lens-with-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/lenses/sigma-85mm-f-1-2-dg-art-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art is a prime portrait lens that offers a super-fast f/1.2 aperture in a relatively lightweight and affordable package. While other brands like Canon and Nikon have released similar lenses in the past, Sigma's offering stands out for its value proposition. Priced at $1,599 / £1,299 / AU$2,225, it is significantly less expensive than its competitors, such as the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM and Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S, which can cost up to $3,399 / £3,499 / AU$5,499. The lens features 17 elements in 12 groups and an angle of view of 28.6 degrees. It does not have image stabilization, but compensates with a faster autofocus system than many of its competitors, thanks to two HLA (High-response Linear Actuators) that work together to achieve rapid and accurate focusing. The Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art is available in both Sony E (FE) and L-mount versions, making it a versatile choice for photographers using different camera systems.",
  "summary": "The Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art joins the elite of super-fast f/1.2 portrait lenses for the bokeh beautiful, available in Sony E (FE) and L-Mount options",
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      {
        "outlet": "Digital Camera World",
        "title": "DROP EVERYTHING –Sigma just released its fastest portrait lens ever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/drop-everything-sigma-just-released-its-fastest-portrait-lens-ever",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Amateur Photographer",
        "title": "Two exciting new lenses from Sigma, a high-end portrait prime and a zoom for everyday use",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/two-exciting-new-lenses-from-sigma-a-high-end-portrait-prime-and-a",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:01:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}