When comparing Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony and Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 g, compared to the loser Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony which weighs 1130 g.
Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
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.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 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 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
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).
Full specifications table of Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony:
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II | Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony | |
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Brand | Sony | Sigma |
Weight | 1045 g | 1130 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 70 - 200 mm | 135 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 40 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 |