Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony vs Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony vs Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

When comparing Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD 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 Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD which weighs 815 g, compared to the loser Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony which weighs 1130 g.

Winner: Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

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, Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 85 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 87.5 cm for Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony.

Winner: Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

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 Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD:

	Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony	Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Tamron
Weight	1130 g	815 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	135 mm	70 - 180 mm
Largest Aperture	1.8	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	87.5 cm	85 cm
Type	Prime	Zoom
Filter Thread	Missing	67
Stabilization	No	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes