Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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Canon
EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 135 mm
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 7.5x better wide angle
More zoom 2.8x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:4.1 (0.2x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 2x larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $199.00 vs $489.00
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 The best price we've seen is $290 cheaper (2.5x less)
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 135 mm vs 50 mm
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 More than 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus Learn more about
the Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

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No significant shared competitors found.

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Competitors

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Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Canon-ef

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Canon-ef

Lens

$179
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the Composer Special Effects Canon-ef vs the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus

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