Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
Sigma
82 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
7Artisans
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
No customer feedback yet
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
48 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Reviews are deeply split on this manual-aperture lens. Several buyers praise its character, color, and value for the price, while others report blurry images and note that it lacks sharpness compared to Fuji lenses. The listing's failure to clearly state manual aperture frustrates some users. Overall, it is a niche, budget-friendly lens that appeals to patient photographers in mild weather.
Pros
- Great color and character
- Good value for the price
- Compact and lightweight
- Nice bokeh
- Decent build quality
Cons
- Manual aperture only
- Poor sharpness
- Not good in cold weather
- Misleading listing info
Sharpness 3
Value for money 3
Aperture type 2
Build quality 3
Color and character 3
Weather performance 1
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Specifications
| Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm | 7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 135 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.40 kg |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 875 mm | 500 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
