It's hard not to think of the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DGH HSM Art ($1,599) as a speciality lens, specifically one for portraiture. It's a big, pricey, chunky piece of glass, but one with a short telephoto focal length that's ideal for framing up headshots. To date, only Nikon system owners have been able to take advantage of a lens like this, in the form of the AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED. The Sigma 105mm brings the same look to Canon owners, and offers a more affordable 105mm f/1.4 design for Nikonians, earning our Editors' Choice in the process. Short and Squat The 105mm F1.4 ($1,597.39 at Amazon) isn't a small lens by any means—it's big enough to merit its own tripod collar, though it can be removed if you prefer. It measures 5.2 by 4.6 inches (HD), requires big 105mm lens filters, and tips the scales at 3.2 pounds. It adds enough weight to the front of your camera that taking advantage of the tripod collar is highly recommended when working from a support system. If you prefer to wo...

Sigma calls its 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens the Bokeh Master, and it's an apt nickname—it blurs backgrounds like a champ.

Bright f/1.4 aperture; Razor sharp optics; No distortion; Dust and moisture protection; Available for multiple systems

Omits image stabilization; Visible vignette at f/1.4 and f/2; Big and heavy