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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

Focal length
135 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
1130 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
87.5 cm
Length
115 mm

At a Glance

This 135 mm telephoto prime for full-frame Canon EF opens to f/1.8 and so allows a shallow depth of field. It is weather sealed and has a water and oil repellent front coating. A silent wave motor drives the autofocus, with full-time manual focus available. It weighs 1.13 kg and focuses down to 87.5 cm. It suits portraits, sports and events.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Sports
  • Events

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
135 mm
Max. focal length
135 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
13
Groups
10
Weight
1,130 g (2.49 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
87.5 cm (34.45 in)
Max. magnification
1:5 (0.2×)
Length
115 mm (4.53 in)
Diameter
91.4 mm (3.6 in)
Released
May 2017

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com, sigmaphoto.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art fit?

The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 216 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM ArtCanon EF 135mm F2L USMCanon EF 135mm F2.8 SFSamyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
Focal length135 mm135 mm135 mm135 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/2f/2.8f/2
Weight1,130 g750 g390 g830 g
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm52 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance87.5 cm90 cm130 cm80 cm
Length115 mm112 mm98.4 mm122.1 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesno
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art: FAQ

Does the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art weigh?

The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art weighs 1,130 g. It is 115 mm long with a diameter of 91.4 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art use?

The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is 87.5 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 216 mm in full-frame terms.

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