Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG 135mm
The f/1.4 maximum aperture and full-frame Sony E mount deliver razor-thin depth of field, backed by fast HLA autofocus. Weather sealing and a 13-blade diaphragm ensure reliable field use with exceptionally smooth bokeh, despite the substantial 2,130g build. This lens suits portrait photographers who prioritize optical rendering over portability, given its travel score of just 37/100.
Focal length 135mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1430 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
64 Overall Score
Price CA$2,620
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong optical (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average build (16th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 135 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Water and oil-repellent coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 105 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1100 |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG 135mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1430 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 415 | 369 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG 135mm | 54.5 | 98.9 | 16.1 | 35.6 | 94.2 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 49.6 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.9 | 96.1 | 63.7 | 95.6 | 39.6 | 92.8 | 34.2 | 50.2 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$2,620
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Price History
Usage Scores
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