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 £159
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 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | - | 12-35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony (E mount for NEX) | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 540 | 135 | 350 | 320 | 318 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | STM | STM stepping motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | 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 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 70.2 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 84.4 | 77.9 | 85.2 | 37.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 92.5 | 44.2 | 73.8 | 77.6 | 82.9 | 77.1 | 95.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.3 | 82.5 | 66.8 | 78.3 | 77.6 | 81.4 | 69.4 | 37.8 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 73.8 | 96.2 | 45.1 | 77.6 | 33.3 | 72 | 83.4 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82 | 84.8 | 56.7 | 92.8 | 84.4 | 80 | 35.5 | 83.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £159
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