7Artisans AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (L-Mount) vs Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (L-Mount) is 195g lighter (1025g vs 1220g).
- —At launch the AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (L-Mount) cost $710 less ($689 vs $1,399).
- —For close-ups the AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (L-Mount) reaches 0.25× vs 0.20×.
Which to choose
- AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 1025g, 195g less than the next
- +The best close-ups: 0.25× magnification
- +Weather sealing
- +A physical aperture ring
- +The lowest launch price: $689, $710 less
- 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The nicest background blur in reviews
- +The fastest autofocus in reviews
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 135mm
- 135mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.8
- Weight
- 1,025g◆
- 1,220g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 91.2 × 130.0mm
- 91.4 × 138.9mm
- Volume
- 849 cm³◆
- 911 cm³
- Density
- 1.21 g/cm³
- 1.34 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.68m◆
- 0.88m
- Max magnification
- 0.25×◆
- 0.20×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 13 / 10
- Aperture blades
- 12◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- STM
- HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- —
- Released
- 2026
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $689◆
- $1,399
- Sharpness
- 9.0
- 9.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.6
- 9.0◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.1
- 7.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.6
- —
- Build / Sealing
- 8.1
- 8.4◆
- Value / Size
- 8.9◆
- 8.2
Performance overlay
- AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (L-Mount)
- 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.