Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 vs Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro is faster by 11.2 stops (f/2.8 vs f/135.0), letting in more light.
- Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 is lighter by 1275g.
- Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 goes wider (135mm vs 180mm).
- Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro reaches further (180mm vs 135mm).
- Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro is the newer design (2012 vs 1985).
| Spec | AF 135mm f/2.8 | 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 135mm (wider) | 180mm |
| Max aperture | f/135.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Af motor | screw-drive | in lens (hsm) |
| Elements | 5 | 19 |
| Weight g | 365 (lighter) | 1640 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 86 |
| Length mm | 83.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.47 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | 1.0 |
| Groups | n/a | 14 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8
A 135mm f/2.8 short-telephoto prime lens, the Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro
This 180mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens from Sigma fits Sony A mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. A macro lens from Sigma for life-size close-ups.