Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro § 03 Head to head
Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro vs Sony 135 mm f/2.8
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Sony 135mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view.
The Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro is a 150mm f/2.8 prime, and the Sony 135 mm f/2.8 is a 135mm f/2.8 (T4.5) prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 
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Key differences
Why is the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro better than the Sony 135 mm f/2.8?
- Longer reach (150mm vs 135mm)
- Focuses 49 cm closer (0.38 m vs 0.87 m)
- Newer design (2010 vs 2006)
Why is the Sony 135 mm f/2.8 better than the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro?
- Wider field of view (135mm vs 150mm)
- 450 g lighter (730 g vs 1180 g)
- 51 mm shorter (99 mm vs 150 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.38 m.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sony 135 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 450 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro | Sony 135 mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 (T4.5) |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/31 (T32) |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1180 g (41.62 oz) | 730 g (25.75 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 79.6 x 150 mm | 80 x 99 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.38 m (14.96 inches) ◆ | 0.87 m (34.25 inches) |
| Image stabilization | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (automatic), 10 (manual) |
| Optical construction | 19 elements / 13 groups | 8 elements in 6 groups (including 1 APD element group of 2 elements) |
| Filter size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA, Pentax K, Four Thirds | Sony A |
| Released | 2010 | 2006 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 150 × 79.6 mm
- 99 × 80 mm
The Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro is 51 mm longer and 450 g heavier than the Sony 135 mm f/2.8.
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Sample frames
Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro or the Sony 135 mm f/2.8?
- The Sony 135 mm f/2.8 weighs 730 g, 450 g less than the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro (1180 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro or the Sony 135 mm f/2.8?
- The Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro focuses down to 0.38 m, against 0.87 m for the Sony 135 mm f/2.8.
- Is the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro or the Sony 135 mm f/2.8 better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.38 m.
- Is the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro or the Sony 135 mm f/2.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sony 135 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 450 g lighter to carry.
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