Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony vs Zeiss Batis 2.8/18

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony

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Zeiss Batis 2.8/18

Zeiss Batis 2.8/18

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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony vs Zeiss Batis 2.8/18

When comparing Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 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 Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 which weighs 330 g, compared to the loser Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony which weighs 1130 g.

Winner: Zeiss Batis 2.8/18

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, Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 87.5 cm for Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony.

Winner: Zeiss Batis 2.8/18

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 Zeiss Batis 2.8/18:

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - SonyZeiss Batis 2.8/18

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BrandSigmaZeiss
Weight1130 g330 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length135 mm18 mm
Largest Aperture1.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance87.5 cm25 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter ThreadMissing77
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony and Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 was last updated on August 14, 2025.