Review on Sigma 85Mm Lens Canon 321954 by Jessica Erwin

I've been using an 85L lens for a long time and was reluctant to lose a quarter stop of light and incredible bokeh. However, the shortcomings of the 85L became more and more of a problem for me. Chromatic aberrations are really bad at wide apertures and focusing speed is lacking. I'm a portrait photographer and with young kids (who can't sit still) the 85L was in my bag while I used the trusted 70-200 f2.8L. Having had and loved the 35 ART I was very excited to try the new 85 ART. I have to say my first shoot didn't disappoint. The wide open aperture was amazing and the focusing of my Canon 5D MKIII was perfect. Focusing speed was fast and chromatic aberration was imperceptible when shooting wide open. The contrast signature was similar to what I saw on my 35 ART - amazing. I'm not a pixel artist, just someone who wants their gear to work and 85 ART did just that. It wasn't until I read all the reviews of the lens after purchasing that I made my choice. I no longer have the 85L and will not do without it.