Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art

Unrivaled sharpness for professional portrait photography

Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sigma
Model 240-954

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 13 elements in 10 groups with 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass elements
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast, quiet AF
MINIMUM FOCUS 87.5cm (34.4 in) minimum focusing distance
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Sigma USB Dock for firmware updates
MOUNT Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, and Sigma SA
CONSTRUCTION Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material for durability
FILTER SIZE 82mm front filter thread
VIDEO Optimized for video with smooth focus tracking
STABILIZATION None (relies on camera body stabilization)
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-proof mount construction
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification ratio of 1:5

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override available
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Lens does not feature OIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and splash-proof mount

How-to Use Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime Telephoto
Focal Length 135mm
Max Aperture f/1.8
Min Aperture f/16
Elements/Groups 13/10
Diaphragm Blades 9 (Rounded)
Min Focus Distance 0.875m
Max Magnification 0.2x
Filter Thread 82mm
Focus Motor HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
Weight 1130g
Dimensions 91.4 x 114.9 mm
Mounts Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Sigma SA