Testseek.com have collected 27 expert reviews of the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art and the average rating is 94%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art.
November 2017
(94%)
27 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Razor sharp, Wide aperture, No distortion, Minimal falloff, Dust- and splash-proof design, Focus limiter switch, Available for Canon, Nikon, and Sigma systems
Quite heavy, Expensive, Omits optical stabilization, May require focus adjustment
The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a lens that portrait photographers will adore: It blurs backgrounds with aplomb and is one of the sharpest we've ever tested...
Excellent image quality, great value, weathersealed build
Some vignetting and pincushion distortion, no image stabilization, PRICE: $1,399
Both Canon and Nikon offer 135mm prime lenses in their portfolio, but both are f/2 and slower than Sigma's, and neither are weather-sealed. That said, Canon's lens is less expensive—though Nikon's has about the same price tag.We asked Patiño a familiar qu...
Abstract: The SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art is an extremely capable performer. The sharpness is better at its maximum aperture of F1.8 than its competitors are when stopped down. There is simply no reason to not use this lens wide open. SIGMA has managed to make th...
Superb sharpness and very few optical aberrations, Dreamy bokeh, Superbly built
Rather hefty
It may not be lens that most enthusiast photographers are likely to buy, but it would certainly be worth hiring for a special occasion. For portrait photography in particular, the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is very special indeed...
Very sharp, even at f/1.8, Beautiful bokeh, Fast, accurate autofocus, Weather-sealed mount, Three-position focus limiter
Big, heavy, No image stabilization
Yes, especially if the 135mm focal length fills a gap in your lens collection. This is a fantastic lens and a great value at $1,399, despite being more expensive than its most direct competition. However, if you're looking for a first portrait prime, we m...
Abstract: I belong to several photography groups, both online as well as within my local area, and often times when we meet, we end up talking about our gear. Conversations typically revolve around the gear we have, what we would like to have, and what we want to s...
