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SIgma 85mm f1.4 EX DG HSM discontinued, new 85mm Art to be announced in September - Brightcolours - 05-27-2016
Which is good news, the old 85mm was that impressive (rendering wise, DOF wise (very close to the f1.8 lenses) and CA wise).
http://photorumors.com/2016/05/20/sigma-851-4-ex-dg-hsm-lens-to-be-discontinued-new-art-version-coming-soon/
SIgma 85mm f1.4 EX DG HSM discontinued, new 85mm Art to be announced in September - Rover - 05-27-2016
It's a pity that the 85/1.4 goes to the grave before I had a chance to own one. I was actually on the verge of buying one many years ago, but bailed for some reason. I still keep a few pictures made with it - including portrait shots of my best friend. I thought that at f/1.4 it was rather soft (that was before I learned that most any f/1.4 lenses are like this wide open) but pretty nice at f/1.8. However, now the Tamron 85/1.8 VC has become the subject of my interest instead.
SIgma 85mm f1.4 EX DG HSM discontinued, new 85mm Art to be announced in September - borisbg - 05-27-2016
Rove, you can snatch it used for about $500. It is a quite a value. I owned for a while
SIgma 85mm f1.4 EX DG HSM discontinued, new 85mm Art to be announced in September - Rover - 05-27-2016
Well, it's not a high priority for me anymore since I've upgraded to the 1D Mark IV because I can just use the ISO settings 2 stops higher than with the old 1D Mark II N... and shoot with the 70-200/2.8 IS lens that I have. At times I'm thinking that a fast 85mm prime might be nice to have - it's one of my favourite focal lengths after all - but I'm in no hurry. And the Tamron looks very enticing as well.