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

Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Pro BrandingArt
Lens MountSony E
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
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
Art
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
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
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.

Physical

Lens Weight
1430 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
111.7 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
105 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
135 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
110 cm01500

Features

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