Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony vs Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony vs Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE

When comparing Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 - Sony FE which weighs 280 g, compared to the loser Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony which weighs 1130 g.

Winner: Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 - Sony FE is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 69 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 87.5 cm for Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony.

Winner: Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony and Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE:

	Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony	Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 - Sony FE
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Samyang
Weight	1130 g	280 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	135 mm	75 mm
Largest Aperture	1.8	1.9
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	87.5 cm	69 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	Missing	58
Stabilization	No	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes