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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art vs Sony Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA

Product Comparison: Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art vs Sony Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA

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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Camera Lens

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Sony Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA Camera Lens

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General Specifications

Brand

Sigma

Sony

Model

135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA

Origin

Japan

About the Product

SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art delivers ultra-sharp images with a beautifully smooth bokeh effect to the out-of-focus areas of the image. It offers the outstanding resolution required for 50MP or higher ultra-high-megapixel DSLRs.

An unbeatable choice for portraiture, close-ups, low-light photography, and more, the Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA features a ZEISS Sonnar configuration with a large F1.8 maximum aperture.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Sigma SA

Sony A

Maximum Aperture

1.8 /f

Minimum Focal Length

135 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

135 millimeters

Lens Type

Fixed

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Camera Lens

It is sharp starting at f/1.8.
Super sharp even wide open.
This lens is fantastic! Edge to edge sharpness and super fast autofocus.
The aperture capabilities are wonderful and the color even from RAW photographs are undeniably beautiful.
Great fixed focal length which is very bright.

Sony Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA Camera Lens

This Zeiss lens is super-sharp and with the built in camera stabilization I can use it handheld in surprisingly low light.
This lens produces sharp pictures with lots of details.
Images are rendered beautifully and the bokeh at f/1.8 is amazing.
The image center is very sharp when used wide open and creates incredible pictures.
Very creamy bokeh, very sharp from f1.8.

Size & Weight

Height

3.6 in.

3.46 in.

Width

3.6 in.

3.46 in.

Depth

4.5 in.

Weight

39.9 oz.

35.1 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Camera Lens

The astounding weight of this lens.
Acceptable size for travel. Doesn't take up much space in your bag.
Good size and weight balances perfectly with my camera.
The downside is the weight, it is a little heavy to hold.
The lens is big, it is heavy.

Sony Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA Camera Lens

Build quality top notch. Great size.
It is a small, compact autofocus lens.
Compact for travel and easy to use.
It a large and heavy beast.
Heavy enough for long term use in the hands.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

34.4 in.

28.34 in.

Field Of View

18.2°

FX 18° / DX 12°

Zoom Type

Manual

Rotating

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

What customers say about "Imaging"

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Camera Lens

I'm very impressed. It focuses much faster than the Canon and is very sharp.
Laser sharp, excellent contrast and focuses quickly.
Amazing lens! AF is fast and accurate. Highly recommended.
Fantastic build quality. Fast focus with MC-11 adapter. Beautiful bokeh.
I love this lens and the autofocus was perfect right out of the box.

Sony Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA Camera Lens

Very sharp and quick autofocus!
The minimum focus distance is a decent.
Perfect focal length and fast focus.
Images are amazing and focus is very fast and pretty quiet.
Autofocus is quick and way better than expected.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Sigma

Sony

Sensor Type Compatibility

FX Format / DX Format

Lens Groups and Elements

13 Elements in 10 Groups

11 Elements in 8 Groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

82 millimeters

77 millimeters

Extras

Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism, Mount with dust- and splash-proof construction, HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor), Rounded diaphragm, Exclusive low-dispersion glass

Circular aperture, ZEISS® T* coating, Focus hold button, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

What customers say about "Features"

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Camera Lens

I love this lens, for the quality and well built.
This lens excels in all areas, it boasts an excellent build quality.
Very sharp! Great backlight control, bokeh, background compression, contrast and color rendering!
The focus is fast and works perfectly even in low light conditions.
The build quality is excellent, I highly recommend it.

Sony Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA Camera Lens