Sigma
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM wins by 3
Sony
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Prime/Zoom
95
/ 100
From $2,098
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lands at 92 and Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM at 95. That puts Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 92
vs 95 Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Score breakdown
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
92 sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
95 sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM |
|---|
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Which is better, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM? +
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $1,199, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.
Is Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM worth the price? +
At $2,098, Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.