Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Canon
EF 135mm f/2L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Better wide angle 85 mm vs 135 mm
Help
 Around 40% better wide angle
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the EF 135mm f/2L USM goes 2 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 135 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 Around 60% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:5.3 (0.2x) vs 1:8.6 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:Sigma HSM
EF 135mm f/2L USM:Canon USM
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
EF 135mm f/2L USM:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:$894.00
EF 135mm f/2L USM:$989.00
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:1:8.6 (0.1x)
EF 135mm f/2L USM:1:5.3 (0.2x)
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:85 mm
EF 135mm f/2L USM:135 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Sports lens

$769
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM

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