Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 467 g lighter (953 g vs 1420 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.7 m vs 1.1 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, stage and events
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 prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2019
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM | Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Telephoto
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
953 g
lighter
|
1420 g
|
| Length |
127 mm
shorter
|
137.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
89.5 mm
slimmer
|
111.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
105 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.7 m
closer
|
1.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2019
|
2025
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 135mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Telephoto portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. It delivers strong subject separation from a longer working distance.
Pros
- Strong subject isolation
- Low aberrations
- Linear-motor autofocus
Cons
- Heavy at about 953 g
- Needs plenty of working distance
Our notes
Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art
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