Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm
Sigma
41 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 135 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sigma SA | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.13 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper Sonic AF Motor | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 875 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5★ | 0.2x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm0.233score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.627score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
