Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG 135mm
The f/1.8 aperture and specialized FLD/SLD glass elements deliver exceptional sharpness and subject isolation, making it a standout portrait lens. Its Hyper Sonic Motor provides fast, quiet autofocus, while the durable brass bayonet mount and TSC material ensure long-term reliability. This lens is best for portrait photographers who need uncompromising optical performance and smooth bokeh in a full-frame E-mount system.
Focal length 135mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Sony (E mount for NEX)
stabilization Yes
af type Autofocus
66 Overall Score
Price CA$477
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 135 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 10 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
Build
| Mount | Sony (E mount for NEX) |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 875 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG 135mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 24-240mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony (E mount for NEX) | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 544 | 450 | 320 | 495 | 780 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD | Stepping Motor | linear motor | STM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG 135mm | 53.8 | 94.4 | 56.5 | 46.2 | 56.9 | 96.7 | 33.3 | 29.6 | 83.4 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.8 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76.1 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 67.3 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 93.1 | 68.2 | 83.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.8 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Compare | 98.1 | 75.6 | 54.6 | 37.3 | 95.7 | 77.6 | 97.2 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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