The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro and the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM 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. Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 139mm. The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM with a length of 115mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro and the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Size and Weight 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. Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro weighs 1110g, which means it is 20g (1%) lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM which has a weight of 1130g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro and the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM 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 Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro and the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has the same Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Sigma SA , Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm but while Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro has the fastest aperture of
F4 , the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM's widest aperture value is
F1.8 .
