7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max vs Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 is 116 g lighter. Sigma 135mm f/1.8 is 15 mm shorter.
The 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max is a 135mm f/1.8 prime, and the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a 135mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max 
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max better than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art?
- 116 g lighter (1014 g vs 1130 g)
- Focuses 19 cm closer (0.68 m vs 0.88 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (12 vs 9)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2017)
Why is the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art better than the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max?
- 15 mm shorter (114.9 mm vs 130 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max has the edge: it is 116 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max | Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 1014 g (35.77 oz) ◆ | 1,130 g (2.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 91.2 mm | 91.4 mm (diameter) x 114.9 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.68 m (26.77 inches) ◆ | 0.875 m (34.4 in) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.2x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes (dust and splash resistant) |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 12 ◆ | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 13 elements in 10 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA, Sony E |
| Released | 2026 | 2017 |
| Price | $689 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Sigma
- 130 × 91.2 mm
- 114.9 × 91.4 mm
The 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max is 15 mm longer and 116 g lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art.
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Sample frames
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max or the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art?
- The 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max weighs 1014 g, 116 g less than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art (1130 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max or the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art?
- The 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max focuses down to 0.68 m, against 0.88 m for the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art.
- Do the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max and the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max or the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max has the edge: it is 116 g lighter to carry.
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Other comparisons
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- Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art vs Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
- Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art vs Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG
- Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art vs Viltrox AF 135 mm f/1.8 LAB
- Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE vs Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art