Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art vs Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 is 300 g lighter. Sigma 135mm f/1.4 is 0.7 stops brighter maximum aperture.
The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a 135mm f/1.8 prime, and the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG is a 135mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art 
Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art better than the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG?
- 300 g lighter (1130 g vs 1430 g)
- 21 mm shorter (114.9 mm vs 135.5 mm long)
- Focuses 23 cm closer (0.88 m vs 1.1 m)
- Smaller filter thread (82 mm vs 105 mm)
Why is the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG better than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art?
- 0.7 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 9)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art | Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1,130 g (2.49 lbs) ◆ | 1430 g |
| Dimensions | 91.4 mm (diameter) x 114.9 mm (length) | 135.5 x 111.7 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.875 m (34.4 in) ◆ | 1.1 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 13 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 10 groups | 17 elements / 14 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm ◆ | 105 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA, Sony E | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Price | — | $1,899 list price |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sigma
- 114.9 × 91.4 mm
- 135.5 × 111.7 mm
The Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG is 21 mm longer and 300 g heavier than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art.
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Sample frames
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art or the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG?
- The Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG opens to f/1.4, against f/1.8 on the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art, 0.7 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art or the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG?
- The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art weighs 1130 g, 300 g less than the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG (1430 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art or the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG?
- The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art focuses down to 0.88 m, against 1.1 m for the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG.
- Do the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art and the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art or the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- Is the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art or the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Sigma A 135 mm f/1.4 DG has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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