7artisans 135mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art
Both are Leica L telephoto lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 7artisans 135mm f/1.8 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.68 m vs 1.1 m
Pick the Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 12
Spec differences
12 differences| 7artisans 135mm f/1.8 | Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
7artisans
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
1430 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
135.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
111.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
105 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.68 m
closer
|
1.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
12
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2025
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Telephoto both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 135mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both