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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

Nikon F (DX/FX) 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

The 135 mm f/1.8 telephoto prime is made for full-frame Nikon F. Its wide aperture allows a shallow depth of field. It features a silent wave motor with full-time manual focus, weather sealing and a water and oil repellent front coating. It weighs 1.13 kg and focuses down to 87.5 cm at 0.2x. Portraits, sports and events are its natural fields.

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 Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 203 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM ArtNikon AF Nikkor 135mm f/2D DCSamyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMCZeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135
Focal length135 mm135 mm135 mm135 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/2f/2f/2
Weight1,130 g815 g815 g920 g
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance87.5 cm110 cm80 cm80 cm
Length115 mm120 mm119.6 mm128 mm
Autofocusyesyesnono
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 203 mm in full-frame terms.

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