Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB vs Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG 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 want the lighter lens to carry: 185 g lighter (1235 g vs 1420 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.72 m vs 1.1 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
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 11
Spec differences
14 differences| Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB | Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Telephoto
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
1235 g
lighter
|
1420 g
|
| Length |
145.7 mm
|
137.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
93 mm
slimmer
|
111.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
105 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.72 m
closer
|
1.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 9 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VCM
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
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
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