Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Both are Sony E telephoto lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 428 g lighter (772 g vs 1200 g)
- You shoot video: Linear motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art uses HSM)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.69 m vs 0.88 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.24× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
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| Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 | Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
772 g
lighter
|
1200 g
|
| Length |
129.6 mm
shorter
|
140.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
93.4 mm
|
91.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.69 m
closer
|
0.88 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.24×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Telephoto 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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