Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB vs Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB if
- You shoot video: VCM autofocus is smooth and quiet (the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art uses HSM)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.72 m vs 0.88 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB | Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Telephoto
|
| Weight |
1235 g
|
1200 g
|
| Length |
145.7 mm
|
140.9 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
93 mm
|
91.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.72 m
closer
|
0.88 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 9 groups
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VCM
|
HSM
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 135mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
- Filter thread
- 82 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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