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Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art
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Sigma · 135 mm · f/1.4 · Sony E mount

Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Announcement dateSep 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+World's first autofocus 135mm F1.4 lens with exceptional bokeh larger than the 105mm F1.4 and comparable to 200mm F2
+Outstanding sharpness even wide open at F1.4 with excellent center and corner performance
+Dual HLA autofocus motors deliver fast, accurate, and silent focusing for moving subjects
+Sophisticated optical design with 4 FLD elements and 2 aspheric elements minimizes chromatic aberration and delivers crisp detail
+Excellent build quality with aluminum, magnesium, and TSC materials; weather-sealed construction
+Balanced weight distribution and manageable ergonomics despite 1420g; includes Arca-Swiss tripod socket
Worth Knowing
−Heavy at 1420-1430g, similar to 70-200mm F2.8 zoom lenses; not ideal for extended handheld use
−Large 105mm filter diameter makes compatible filters expensive and hard to find
−Limited versatility due to 135mm focal length; less suitable for varied composition requirements
−Noticeable focus breathing during video work, which can be distracting when pulling focus

General

Brand
Sigma
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 2025
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art is the world's first 135mm autofocus lens to achieve a maximum aperture of F1.4, delivering exceptional expressive capabilities for portrait photography. Its effective aperture diameter produces exceptional bokeh, which is larger than that of the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art known as "Bokeh Master," and is comparable to that of the Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS Sports. In the center of the frame, wide open, the images are already tack sharp and very contrasty, with stopping down to f/2.8 leading to no real gains in image quality. Metal components such as aluminum and magnesium alloys are combined with engineering plastics throughout the construction, balancing durability with lightweight design for comfortable handling.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
F16
Optical Design
17 elements in 13 groups
FLD Elements
4
Aspheric Elements
2
Min focal length
135 mm
Max focal length
135 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
135 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
110 cm01500

Autofocus

Type
Dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Maximum Magnification
1:7

Build

Length (Sony E mount)
137.5mm (5.4 inches)
Tripod Socket
Arca-Swiss compatible magnesium

Construction

Materials
Aluminum, magnesium alloys, TSC (Thermally Stable Composite)
Front Coating
Water and oil-repellent

Controls

Aperture Ring
De-clickable, with aperture lock
Focus Mode Switch
AF/MF selector
Custom Button
Assignable AFL button

Performance

Aperture Range
F1.4 to F16
Image Stabilization
None (relies on in-body)
Field of View
135mm telephoto

Physical

Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
111.7 mm
Lens weight
1430 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
105 mm

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes