Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS vs Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony

Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS vs Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony

When comparing Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony and Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS which weighs 663 g, compared to the loser Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony which weighs 1130 g.

Winner: Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS

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, Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 38 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 87.5 cm for Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony.

Winner: Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS

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 Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony:

	Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS	Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Weight	663 g	1130 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	24 - 105 mm	135 mm
Largest Aperture	4	1.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	38 cm	87.5 cm
Type	Zoom	Prime
Filter Thread	77	Missing
Stabilization	Yes	No
Parfocal	Yes	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes
Stabilization Type	Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)	Missing