Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX DG HSM - Nikon Fit

Comments about Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX DG HSM - Nikon Fit:

All of my other lenses are Nikon, so I bought this Sigma lens with some trepidation. Well, I needn't have worried because portraits taken with this lens look beautiful. The image sharpness, even wide open at f/1.4 is incredible and the gentle softness of the out-of-focus background areas is luscious. Colour and contrast are top notch as well.

The lens focuses accurately and is well built. My only very minor comment would be the auto/manual focus switch looks a bit fragile.

I cannot recommend this lens enough, and although it is expensive it has to be good value compared to the Nikon equivalent.

Comments about Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX DG HSM - Nikon Fit:

What can I say, the old S(t)igma attached to this manufacturer has been blown away. I'm a Nikon nut, used both their current f1.4 85mm options, one is blown into the weeds,the other is pushed hard in every respect by the Sigma. I may even venture that the Sigma has just got it's nose in front with the AF. Bokeh is superb with very slight fall off at f1.4, once you come down to f3.5 or so, fall off has almost totally disappeared. Autofocus is rapid and accurate, I have yet to have this lens hunt for an AF point.
My only minor niggle is regarding the hood (2 supplied for C size and DX sensors), you can attach the lens cap to the hood, no problem, however, if the cap is attached to the lens, you have to take the hood off to remove the lens cap. A (very) minor niggle with a superb piece of kit.

If Nikon are reading this, be afraid!