Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art vs f/1.4 DG Art
Both are Leica L telephoto lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the f/1.8 DG HSM Art if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 210 g lighter (1220 g vs 1430 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.88 m vs 1.1 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
Pick the 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 9
Spec differences
12 differences| f/1.8 DG HSM Art | f/1.4 DG Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
1220 g
lighter
|
1430 g
|
| Length |
138.9 mm
|
135.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
91.4 mm
slimmer
|
111.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
105 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.88 m
closer
|
1.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2025
|
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- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Telephoto both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 135mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both