Quick answer
A telephoto prime with an f/1.8 aperture and a hypersonic motor. It is known for sharpness and suits portraits and events.
Pros
- Very sharp
- Strong subject isolation
- Solid build
Cons
- Heavy at about 1,130 g
- Large
Verdict
One of the best 135mm options for DSLRs. Excellent for outdoor portraits.
About this lens
A 135mm f/1.8 full-frame fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- HSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.88 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art?
- Portraits
- Events
- Concerts
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 135mm | 15.2° | 18.2° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 216mm | 9.5° | 11.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art better than 135mm f/2?
It is slightly faster than Canon's 135mm f/2, but also heavier.
Does the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art have stabilization?
No. The lens has no stabilization, so handheld sharpness at slow shutter speeds depends on the camera body or a faster shutter speed.
Is the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art sharp wide open?
It is regarded as very sharp at f/1.8, so stopping down is mostly a depth-of-field decision.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
