Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA vs Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony

Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA vs Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony

When comparing Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony and Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA which weighs 281 g, compared to the loser Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony which weighs 1130 g.

Winner: Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA

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 Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 50 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 87.5 cm for Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony.

Winner: Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA

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 Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony:

	Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA	Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Sigma
Weight	281 g	1130 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	55 mm	135 mm
Largest Aperture	1.8	1.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	50 cm	87.5 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	49 mm	Missing
Stabilization	Missing	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Missing	Yes