Sigma's 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens is a large aperture medium telephoto lens optimized for use with digital SLR cameras & is especially ideal for portrait & low light photography. Designed with SLD glass & a glass mold element excellent color correction is achieved for all types of aberrations & superior optical performance is ensured. It is equipped with a rear focus system that minimized fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing & the super multi layer coating reduces flare & ghosting even in backlight photography. HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet & high speed autofocus capability & the round 9 blade diaphragm creates pleasant out-of-focus highlights. It comes with a petal-type hood to block out extraneous light. For digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, a dedicated hood adapter, which expands the length of the lens hood is supplied & enables the hood to block out extraneous light more effectively.