The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L and the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM A for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 139mm. The 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L with a length of 136mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 91mm.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L weighs 1014g, which means it is 116g (10%) lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM A which has a weight of 1130g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L and the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM A have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L and the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM A has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
