Early Reviewers Are Calling This New Sigma “The Most Insane Lens” That They’ve Ever Tested

Hands-on With the Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens

In a new review put out by Tony & Chelsea Northrup’s photography YouTube channel, Tony takes us through the highs and lows of the Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens.

We get a nice look into how the lens could be ideal for portraits or even street photography. And, for us videographers and video pros, we also get some insights into how it performs for film and video work, too.

Here’s a breakdown of what the video covers:

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:52 Design
• 1:29 Is 135mm right for you?
• 3:12 Sigma 135mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 200mm f/2.0
• 3:33 Weight & Controls
• 4:26 Sharpness
• 4:48 Bokeh: Can you see the difference between f/1.4 and f/1.8?
• 5:05 Contrast & Chromatic Aberration
• 5:23 Autofocus
• 7:03 Video
• 7:31 Summary

Price and Availability

As mentioned in the video, this Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens is still not out and available to the general public just yet. It’s expected to start shipping soon, though, so if you’re interested, here are the full specs and purchase options.

• Full-Frame | f/1.4 to f/16
• Super-Fast Prime Portrait Lens
• HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor
• Rounded 13-Blade Diaphragm
• Aperture Ring, Focus Mode Switch
• 2 Aspherical Elements, 4 FLD Elements
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 43.4"
• Water & Oil-Repellent Coating
• Dust & Splash-Resistant Construction
• Removable Arca-Type Tripod Socket