Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG vs Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG and Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Name Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Release Year 2004 1996
Release Date
MSRP 429 USD 1089 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 33 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Focal Length 28-70 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 42 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 82 mm
Length 87 mm 112 mm
Weight 510 gr 750 gr
Other
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-78 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A