Zeiss batis 135mm f 2 8 vs sigma 135mm f 1 8 dg hsm art?

The Sigma is the brighter lens. At f/1.8 it gives you more background blur and a better low-light option for tight portraits. It also comes in four mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E and L-Mount. It isn't stabilised, though, so you'll rely on shutter speed for sharp handheld shots.

The Zeiss is the lighter, stabilised choice, at f/2.8 and for Sony E only. If you shoot a Sony body and want something easier to carry for portraits and detail work, it's a sensible pick. Either lens works on a full-frame Sony a7 III and both fit the APS-C Sony bodies too.

My pick: if you're on Sony and shoot in dim light, go Sigma. If you want stabilisation and a lighter lens, go Zeiss. For more on what 135mm does for portraits, see the portrait guide.

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