Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF vs Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is lighter by 65g.
- Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art goes wider (24mm vs 135mm).
- Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF reaches further (135mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF | 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto | Prime |
| Focal length | 135mm | 24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1999 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 11 |
| Af motor | none | HSM |
| Elements | 8 | 15 |
| Weight g | 730 | 665 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 77 |
| Length mm | 99.0 | 90.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.87 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.19 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 85.0 |
Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF
A manual-focus 135mm lens with an apodization element for exceptionally smooth out-of-focus areas. It weighs about 730 g and has a T4.5 transmission at f/2.8.
Pros
- Apodization for smooth blur
- Distinctive rendering
- 72mm filters
- Sharp
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Light loss (T4.5)
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A fast wide-angle prime for full-frame DSLRs weighing about 665 g, with 77mm filters and a minimum focus distance of 0.25 m.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Close focus of 0.25 m
- HSM autofocus
- Moderate weight at 665 g
Cons
- Corners soften wide open
- Large for a 24mm