This independent review site earns affiliate commission (at no cost to you) when provided links are used to make any purchase
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Compared to the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens | Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens |
|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|
| Year Introduced | 2018 | 1996 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/12 | 10/8 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 23.3° | 18° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 15° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 10° | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/2-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 57.9 oz (1640g) | 26.5 oz (750g) |
| Actual Weight | 53.7 oz (1520g) | 25.6 oz (725g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 3.7 oz (105g) | 1.9 oz (55g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 4.4 oz (125g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 61.8 oz (1750g) | 27.5 oz (780g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 4.56 x 5.18” (115.9 x 131.5mm) | 3.27 x 4.41” (83 x 112mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 4.57 x 5.52” (116 x 140.2mm) | 3.25 x 4.7” (82.5 x 119.5mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 5.1” (128.3mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.52” (140.2mm) | 4.7” (119.5mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 5.61 x 2.44” (142.4 x 62.1mm) | 3.92 x 3.04” (99.6 x 77.2mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.19 - 7.19” (182.6 - 182.6mm) | 7.53 - 7.53” (191.4 - 191.4mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 2.04” (51.9mm) | 1.7” (43.2mm) |
| Filter Size | 105mm UV ► CP ► | 72mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | HSM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 154° | 120° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | Y / 3' (.9m) - ∞ 5.2' (1.6m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 39.37” (1000mm) | 35.43” (900mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 37.17” (944mm) | 34.06” (865mm) |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.12x | 0.19x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.29-0.09x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.41-0.2x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / Y | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH1113-01 Buy ► | Y / ET-78II Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Padded Nylon | Y / LP1219 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 105mm = 11.61' | 135mm = 15.42' 189mm = 20.82' (w/ 1.4x) 270mm = 30.17' (w/ 2.0x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 105mm = 3540mm | 135mm = 4700mm 189mm = 6346mm (w/ 1.4x) 270mm = 9197mm (w/ 2.0x) |
| Review | Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens | Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens |
Buy ► 
|
Buy Now ► 
| |
| Rent ► | Rent ► | |
Recommended Retailers
- B&H Photo(strongly recommended)
- Adorama
- Amazon.com
Wex Photographic
Camera Canada- Check the used inventory at
B&H | KEH | Adorama | MPB
Rent it Here
Can you help right now?
Please share this page!
