Since the inception of its premium Art range of lenses towards the end of 2012, Sigma has gone from strength to strength. The 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens that kicked the whole series off has since been joined by four more focal lengths – 20mm, 24mm, 50mm and 85mm – to fill out an impressive set of...

Superb sharpness and very few optical aberrations; Dreamy bokeh; Superbly built

Rather hefty

Long ignored by Canon and Nikon, Sigma proves it has what it takes to revitalize the 135mm portrait lens.

Very sharp; even at f/1.8; Beautiful bokeh; Fast; accurate autofocus; Weather-sealed mount; Three-position focus limiter

Big; heavy; No image stabilization

In this quick review of the Sigma 135mm f1.8 Art Lens, I will go over some of its features and...

In comparison, it's a different lens from the Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art lens but probably not enough besides focal lengths.

Sigma is currently having a run. Unlike CaNikon, who seem to have slowed down their activities lately, they are providing a continuous stream of highly interesting new lens designs and not only that - they are pushing their product quality to a level that is now truly threatening the original...

As with many of the other 11 Sigma Art lenses before it, the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens arrived to a solid anticipation. Sigma has primed that anticipation by continually delivering great-performance in the Art lens lineup and who doesn't love the optical specs of this lens

The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art lens is a versatile lens for a wide range of different types of photographers. It would be particularly well suited to portrait photographers, as well as events and wedding photographers. Sports photographers may also find it useful.

The cult Canon EF 135 mm f2L USM in the frame centre was able to reach 43.2 lpmm at most. The Sigma A 135 mm f/1.8 DG HSM reached 44.1 lpmm on the edge of full frame, when wide open. Do I have to say anything more? Once again we award the Sigma our „Editor’s Choice of Lenstip.com” badge.

Solid and stylish casing,, Brilliant image quality in the frame centre,, Sensational image quality on the edge of APS-C sensor,, Sensational image quality on the edge of full frame,, Lack of spherical aberration problems,, Practically zero lateral chromatic aberration,, Imperceptible distortion,,...

Noticeable vignetting at the maximum relative aperture and on full frame,, A tad too high longitudinal chromatic aberration.