Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony vs Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony

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Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony vs Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

When comparing Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount) and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony, which one is better?

1. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount) is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 20 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 87.5 cm for Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony.

Winner: Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount)

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 Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye (Sony E Mount):

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount)
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - SonyRokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount)

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BrandSigmaRokinon
Weight1130 gMissing
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length135 mm12 mm
Largest Aperture1.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance87.5 cm20 cm
TypePrimePrime
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony and Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye - (Sony E Mount) was last updated on August 14, 2025.