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.
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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.
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 Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is also available in 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.