Sigma 36B965
Its deliberate spherical aberration control creates a distinct rendering with a soft, gradient bokeh fall-off that separates it from clinically sharp modern lenses. The all-metal build and compact 230g weight make it a discreet, durable companion for all-day carry on full-frame Sony E-mount bodies. This lens is best for street and portrait photographers who prioritize character and tactile build quality over absolute optical perfection.
Focal length 45mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Sony E
Weight 4128 g
af type Autofocus
35 Overall Score
Price ¥145,006
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average build (5th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 45 |
| Focal Length Max | 45 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Weight | 4.1 kg / 9.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma 36B965 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | Viltrox EPIC Memento 75mm f/1.2 AF | Sony FE SEL20F18G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 45mm | 16-35mm | 16-28mm | 58mm | 75mm | 20mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/16 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Canon RF | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 4128 | 680 | 454 | 590 | 670 | 374 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor | STM | - | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | - | prime | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma 36B965 | 53.7 | 81.9 | 5.3 | 13.5 | 20.9 | 84.3 | 33.3 | 29.5 | 37.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Compare | 53.7 | 78.1 | 43.8 | 73.4 | 92.8 | 66.7 | 74.4 | 72.3 | 75.4 |
| Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 75.6 | 77.8 | 93.7 | 21 | 67.9 | 64.4 | 98.6 |
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 Compare | 53.7 | 93.5 | 48.8 | 93.6 | 61.5 | 84.3 | 33.3 | 46.5 | 37.7 |
| Viltrox EPIC Memento 75mm f/1.2 AF Compare | 87.4 | 44 | 60.9 | 46.1 | 89.4 | 41.9 | 33.3 | 81.1 | 37.7 |
| Sony FE SEL20F18G Compare | 53.7 | 24 | 81.3 | 86.8 | 87.1 | 21 | 33.3 | 95.5 | 37.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From ¥145,006
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