What is the cheapest used Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art in the UK?

The cheapest used Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art currently listed is £364.00 at Wex, based on 10 listings compared across 3 UK retailers.

How many used Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 10 used Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art listings available across 3 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art use?

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art features a Full Frame sensor.

Is the used Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art going up or down in price?

Over the past two weeks the average used price has fallen 5.4%, from £665 to around £629, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art for Sale — From £364

£364.00 Low price

£994.79 High price

10 Listings

3 Retailers

3 New this week

4 Reduced

Great for: portrait street general

Sigma's legendary Art-series portrait prime — reference-grade sharpness at f/1.4 that redefined third-party expectations.

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art was released in 2014 as the Art-series portrait prime for full-frame Canon EF and Nikon F bodies, targeting maximum optical performance at f/1.4 across the full frame at the expense of size and weight. At 1,130g and 86mm filter thread it is one of the heaviest 85mm primes available, reflecting an optical formula optimised for wide-open performance over compact design. HSM provides fast, quiet AF with full-time manual override.

The optical design uses 14 elements in 12 groups. Nine rounded aperture blades produce smooth bokeh. The 86mm filter thread is unusually large for a portrait prime — dedicated filter set required. At 1,130g the lens is heavy for extended portrait sessions. Minimum focus distance of 0.85m. HSM motor provides fast, quiet AF. No IS — stabilisation relies on technique or body IBIS for the Canon EF version. f/1.4 maximum aperture.

The Art-series formula at 85mm is built around wide-open image quality: the 14-element design provides corrections for chromatic aberration, spherical aberration, and field curvature at f/1.4 across the full 24×36mm frame that a simpler formula cannot achieve. At f/1.4 on full-frame, background rendering and subject isolation for head-and-shoulders portraiture are pronounced. The 1,130g weight makes it less practical than the Zeiss Otus or Sony GM equivalents for walking-around work but suitable for studio and location portrait sessions.

On the used market the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is available at mid-range portrait prime pricing. Condition checks: HSM AF response, 86mm filter thread for damage, front element for marks, and overall barrel condition given the weight. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (mirrorless-native) provides an updated formula for Sony FE and L-mount. Compatible with full-frame and APS-C bodies in the specified mount.

Avg £629, down 5.4% over 2 weeks

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Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art DG HSM Lens for Canon EF Wex

£364.00 £494.00

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART - Canon EF Fit Well Used MPB

£484.00 £504.00

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART - Canon EF Fit Well Used MPB

£484.00

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART - Canon EF Fit Good MPB

£489.00

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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Series Lens for Canon EF Mount eBay

£541.36

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Sigma Art 85mm F/1.4 HSM DG Lens For Canon EF (DSLR) BODY eBay

£628.90 £669.70

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART - Canon EF Fit Good MPB

£649.00

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART - Canon EF Fit Excellent MPB

£704.00 £734.00

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Sigma Art 85mm F/1.4 HSM DG Lens For Canon EF Mount eBay

£918.00

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Sigma Art 85mm F/1.4 HSM DG Canon Fit Lens eBay

£994.79

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Used Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art price history

Tracking the used Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art price? Over the past two weeks, the average has fallen 5.4%, from £665 to around £629. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £489 and £704 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 3 Jul 2026.