Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art vs Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 is 12 mm shorter. Sony 135mm f/1.8 is 180 g lighter.
The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a 135mm f/1.8 prime, and the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is a 135mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art 
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art better than the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM?
- 12 mm shorter (114.9 mm vs 127 mm long)
Why is the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM better than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art?
- 180 g lighter (950 g vs 1130 g)
- Focuses 18 cm closer (0.7 m vs 0.88 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (0.25x vs 0.2x)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM has the edge: it is 180 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art | Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Telephoto prime lens | Telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 1,130 g (2.49 lbs) | 950 g (33.6 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 91.4 mm (diameter) x 114.9 mm (length) | 89.5 mm (diameter) x 127 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.875 m (34.4 in) | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2x | 0.25x ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 11 (rounded) ◆ |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 10 groups | 13 elements in 10 groups, including XA (extreme aspherical), Super ED, and ED glass elements |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA, Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 114.9 × 91.4 mm
- 127 × 89.5 mm
The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is 12 mm longer and 180 g lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art.
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Sample frames
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art or the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM?
- The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM weighs 950 g, 180 g less than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art (1130 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art or the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM?
- The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM focuses down to 0.7 m, against 0.88 m for the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art.
- Do the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art and the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM 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 Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM has the edge: it is 180 g lighter to carry.
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