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Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF

BH #SI13518EF • MFR #240954
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
  • Two FLD Elements, Two SLD Elements
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
A fast telephoto prime, the Canon EF-mount 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM from Sigma pairs bright and sophisticated optics with intuitive handling and design. As part of the Art line of lenses, this 135mm f/1.8 is designed for high-resolution rendering, and utilizes FLD and SLD glass to control chromatic aberrations and color fringing for notable clarity. A Super Multi-Layer Coating also enhances image quality by suppressing lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity in strong lighting conditions. Additionally, making it an ideal lens for portraiture, the bright f/1.8 maximum aperture pairs with a rounded nine-blade diaphragm to benefit selective focus and shallow depth of field imaging with smooth bokeh.
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Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Overview

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A fast telephoto prime, the Canon EF-mount 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM from Sigma pairs bright and sophisticated optics with intuitive handling and design. As part of the Art line of lenses, this 135mm f/1.8 is designed for high-resolution rendering, and utilizes FLD and SLD glass to control chromatic aberrations and color fringing for notable clarity. A Super Multi-Layer Coating also enhances image quality by suppressing lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity in strong lighting conditions. Additionally, making it an ideal lens for portraiture, the bright f/1.8 maximum aperture pairs with a rounded nine-blade diaphragm to benefit selective focus and shallow depth of field imaging with smooth bokeh.

Complementing the imaging capabilities, the lens sports a Hyper Sonic Motor to produce quick, smooth, and quiet autofocus performance with full-time manual focus override. The physical design utilizes Thermally Stable Composite material for durability in a wide range of environments, and a brass bayonet mount also offers rigidity and mounting precision.

As part of the Art line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve truly notable optical performance and is ideally suited for creative and artistic applications.
Prime telephoto lens is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however can also be used on APS-C models where it will provide a 216mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture is well-suited for working in low-light conditions and also provides greater control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.
Two F Low Dispersion (FLD) and two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements are featured in the optical design, and help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.
A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.
Nine-blade rounded diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
The integrated HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) realizes quick and quiet autofocusing, which is further complemented by an optimized AF algorithm to produce smoother focusing performance. The HSM also permits full-time manual focus control simply by rotating the focus ring at any time.
The bayonet mount is constructed from brass for ensured accuracy and durability. Additionally, rubber sealing is incorporated in the mount design to render it dust- and splash-resistant.
The lens is constructed using a Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material, along with traditional metals, for greater precision and use in wide temperature variations.
This lens is compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware.
UPC: 085126240547

Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
135mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
18.2°
Minimum Focus Distance
2.87' / 87.5 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.2x
Optical Design
13 Elements in 10 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.6 x 4.52" / 91.4 x 114.9 mm
Weight
2.49 lb / 1130 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.9 x 7.1 x 6"

Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Reviews

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Does this lens work with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II ...

Does this lens work with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless camera?
Asked by: Samantha
The Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF is not compatible with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless camera, which is an RF-mount camera. An adapter, such as the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R (https://shorturl.at/bTyD3), could be used to adapt the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF to the Canon EOS R6 Mark II.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-10-07

Anyone used this for video? How is the focus ...

Anyone used this for video? How is the focus breathing?
Asked by: dan
I think if I were to spend $1800, Id spring for a used Milvus 135mm f/2 :-). I will see how much it bothers me, as Ive heard this lens is optically beautiful.
Answered by: dan
Date published: 2021-07-05

What are the dimensions of the lens with lens ...

What are the dimensions of the lens with lens hood attached?
Asked by: sean
With the lens hood attached, this lens is 7.5" long.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2021-03-28

Will these lenses work with the Metabones Canon ...

Will these lenses work with the Metabones Canon Full-Frame EF-Mount Lens to Micro Four Thirds-Mount Camera? Want to adapt to my Black Magic Pocket Camera 4k.
Asked by: William
At this time, we are saying that Metabones adapters are not fully supported on the Pocket 4K. Reports say that aperture and IS work but no AF at this time. Hopefully Metabones will have an update soon.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2018-12-14

question

anyone know of a tripod mount collar ring or other type of support for this lens so all the weight of this heavy lens isnt entirely on where it mounts to the camera? thank you
Asked by: Justin
There is no specific collar known for this lens. It would seem the folks at Sigma do not seem to think this is a problem. If you must have a support, get a video 15mm LWS such as this. Opteka Universal DSLR Camera Mount Rod System B&H # OPCXS25 and this support Tilta 15mm LWS Rod Lens Support B&H # TILST05
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Will autofocus and continuous focus work with C100 Mark II and C300 Mark 2 when I use this Sigma 135 f\1.8 DG HSM Art lens for Canon EF mount to record video?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Sigma Art Lenses usually work perfectly with Canon Auto Focus systems in both still and video modes. However, be aware that Canon can make firmware updates and the Sigma lens will have to be updated as well. There is the Sigma USB Dock for Canon EF-Mount Lenses B&H # SIUSBDC available for you to do that. Probably your camera service center can do this for a fee.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

How is the Chromatic Aberration?

How is the Chromatic Aberration?
Asked by: Dymond
I own this lens, and I don't own any-to little chromatic aberrations. Which means this lens is very good.
Answered by: David
Date published: 2024-04-14

question

OK,Hear is one for you all.I'm interested in the new sigma 135mm Art lens.I see on the B&H site that listed under accessory's for the lens is the sigma TC-1401 1.4X teleconverter.Is the converter compatible with this new 135 art lens ?. It is not listed on the compatibility list under Sigmas list on the B&H site.I'm just interested in knowing. Thanks.
Asked by: Mr Walt
No, the 135mm art lens is NOT compatible with any teleconverters.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2021-05-28
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