Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE vs Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
Samyang 135mm f/1.8 is 358 g lighter. Sigma 135mm f/1.8 is 15 mm shorter.
The Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE 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 Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE 
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE better than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art?
- 358 g lighter (772 g vs 1130 g)
- Focuses 19 cm closer (0.69 m vs 0.88 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (0.24x vs 0.2x)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2017)
Why is the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art better than the Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE?
- 15 mm shorter (114.9 mm vs 129.6 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE has the edge: it is 358 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE | Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 772 g ◆ | 1,130 g (2.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 129.6 x 93.4 mm | 91.4 mm (diameter) x 114.9 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.69 m ◆ | 0.875 m (34.4 in) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.243x ◆ | 0.2x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes (dust and splash resistant) |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 13 elements in 10 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA, Sony E |
| Released | 2022 | 2017 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Sigma
- 129.6 × 93.4 mm
- 114.9 × 91.4 mm
The Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE is 15 mm longer and 358 g lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE or the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art?
- The Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE weighs 772 g, 358 g less than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art (1130 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE or the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art?
- The Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE focuses down to 0.69 m, against 0.88 m for the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art.
- Do the Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE 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 Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE or the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 FE has the edge: it is 358 g lighter to carry.
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