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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Sony E Review

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

Main Features

  • 135mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 1130g.
  • Diameter: 91mm
  • Length: 141mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.88m
  • Max Magnification:0.2x
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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Overview

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony E mount cameras.

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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is a member of Sigma's Art series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

Art Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
35mm FF 1130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 645gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 1090gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 795gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mount

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is compatible with cameras that have Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7 IV, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A1.

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is also available in Sigma SA , Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has a fixed focal lenght of 135mm.


Weather Sealings

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM with a weather sealed camera body such as Sony A7 IV, Sony A1 and Sony A7c.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.88m.

Aperture

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 10 groups .

Lens Hood

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Lens Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
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35mm FF 950gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 772gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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35mm FF 602gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 371gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Lens Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
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35mm FF 830gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 835gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD Lens Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
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35mm FF 815gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Pros and Cons of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art


PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Heavy
Pricey
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Alternatives in Sony E Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Lens Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
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Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Lens Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
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35mm FF 830gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lens Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE
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35mm FF 772gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 Lens Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8
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35mm FF 614gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 135mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.88m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1130g
Diameter 91mm
Length 141mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 82mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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