The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 135mm F1.4 and the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro 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. Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 150mm. The Sigma 135mm F1.4 with a length of 136mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 135mm F1.4 has a larger diameter of 112mm compared to the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM's 80mm diameter.
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. Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM weighs 1150g, 19% (280g) lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.4's weight of 1430g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 135mm F1.4 has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 135mm F1.4:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 135mm F1.4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 135mm F1.4 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 135mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 150mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 240mm.
