Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG 135mm
The f/1.4 maximum aperture combined with FLD and aspherical elements delivers exceptional subject separation and suppresses chromatic aberration for crisp, high-resolution rendering. Its HLA-driven autofocus motor provides fast, quiet focusing, while the 13-blade diaphragm creates smooth, circular bokeh that enhances portrait backgrounds. This lens is best for portrait photographers who prioritize shallow depth of field and edge-to-edge sharpness in a weather-sealed, premium build.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong optical (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average build (16th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 135 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Water and oil-repellent coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 105 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1100 |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG 135mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 18-300mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm | 70-200mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | L-Mount | Sony E | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 1430 | 92 | 495 | 413 | 1045 | 297 |
| AF Type | HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | XD Linear Motors | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | telephoto | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG 135mm | 54.6 | 98.8 | 16 | 35 | 94 | 96.4 | 34.1 | 49.2 | 35.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 74.8 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.8 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.4 | 86 | 67.2 | 77.3 | 84.4 | 83.7 | 77.5 | 88 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.6 | 77.7 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 75.4 | 99.4 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 90.8 | 33.5 | 33 | 88 | 83.7 | 79.4 | 94.8 | 80.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.4 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$2,620
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$2,690
Price History
Usage Scores
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