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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art SA Mount 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
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • Weight: 1,130g / 2.49 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 91mm x 115mm
  • 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 a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with SA Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
MacroFair

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 Sigma SA Mount
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Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1645gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1150gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1170gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art
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35mm FF 1020gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
35mm FF 1130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1151gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Lens Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
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APS-C / DX 1490gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
Heavy
Pricey


Lens Mount

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is compatible with cameras that have a Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sigma SA lenses are Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill.

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


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has a maximum diameter of 91mm and total length of 115mm. It weighs 1130g / 39.9 oz.

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM:

  • 82mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 82mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 82mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

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



Weather Sealings

The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill.

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

Top Alternatives of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1,645 g / 3.62 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Lens Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
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APS-C / DX 1,490 g / 3.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lens Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE
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35mm FF 772 g / 1.70 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1,130 g / 2.49 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport Lens Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport
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35mm FF 3,310 g / 7.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM Lens Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
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35mm FF 895 g / 1.97 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1,150 g / 2.53 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 2,400 g / 5.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Alternatives in Sigma SA Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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35mm FF 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 726 g / 1.60 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM Lens Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
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35mm FF 895 g / 1.97 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 1640 g / 3.61 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1645 g / 3.62 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Sigma SA
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 115mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 82mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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