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 $498
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 | 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 | 45mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 24-240mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 4128 | 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 36B965 | 53.7 | 81.9 | 5.3 | 13.5 | 20.9 | 84.3 | 33.3 | 29.5 | 37.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.1 | 69.8 | 85.8 | 91 | 84.3 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 83.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 85.8 | 88 | 84.3 | 67.3 | 69.6 | 37.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.1 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.3 | 93.1 | 68.6 | 83.3 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.8 | 89.4 | 98.6 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Compare | 98.1 | 75.5 | 54.6 | 37.2 | 95.7 | 77.5 | 97.2 | 85.4 | 83.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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