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Lensrentals on Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art MTF charts - thxbb12 - 04-18-2017

Better than any other 135mm on the market today and much better than the old (but venerable) Canon 135 f2:

 

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/04/sigma-135mm-f1-8-art-mtf-charts-and-a-look-behind-the-curtain/

 

Impressive.




Lensrentals on Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art MTF charts - JJ_SO - 04-18-2017

To be fair, the Canon is pretty old in design and didn't compare too bad, given it's affordable price. I found the Apo-Sonnar the more expensive "disappointment", if whining around at this level would be a thing to do.


Lensrentals on Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art MTF charts - obican - 04-18-2017

I'll take the Canon, thanks.

 

Much cheaper, MUCH smaller and lighter, much better resale value if needed. 




Lensrentals on Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art MTF charts - thxbb12 - 04-18-2017

Quote:I'll take the Canon, thanks.

 

Much cheaper, MUCH smaller and lighter, much better resale value if needed. 
 

I wouldn't call the Canon much smaller: same length and 1cm less thick:
  • Sigma: 9.14 x 11.49 cm
  • Canon: 8.13 x 11.18 cm
The Sigma is quite a bit heavier however: 1130g vs 750g

 

At $1400 vs $1000 the Sigma is 30% more expensive. Considering it's just been released, its larger aperture and the much better IQ, I think a 30% premium is well justified.



Lensrentals on Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art MTF charts - obican - 04-18-2017

When I look at the Sigma, I don't really see a larger aperture. I see it being much heavier and much less practical. Also, Canon can be had on the used market for much cheaper than that.




Lensrentals on Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art MTF charts - JJ_SO - 04-19-2017

Sometimes we confuse me. By starting multiple threads for the same item ("rumors about lens Y" " Y has arrived in the lab" "first samples of Y" "test results of Y"), so for this thread here I just quote myself so I'm sure to agree. At least a bit  Rolleyes




Lensrentals on Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art MTF charts - thxbb12 - 04-19-2017

Quote:Sometimes we confuse me. By starting multiple threads for the same item ("rumors about lens Y" " Y has arrived in the lab" "first samples of Y" "test results of Y"), so for this thread here I just quote myself so I'm sure to agree. At least a bit  Rolleyes
 

Ah, indeed Joju, I had forgotten about that thread. It would have made more sense if I had posted my original message there!



Lensrentals on Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art MTF charts - JJ_SO - 04-19-2017

No problem, didn't happen the first time and will not have happened the last. Smile