For me, an advantage of the Sigma is that I can use it with my drop-in filters (way more convenient than adjusting the polarizer at the front). For me, IBIS and AF work very well with the Sigma. (And I can put it on one of my EF cameras, too!) Another big advantage of the Sigma, as you see, is that you can go to a store or order online and get one today or tomorrow!
@@TBGTOMPHOTO But I mainly use this for adjustable polarizers, and there are no polarizing clip-in filters. (And, of course, with it being external, you can adjust it right by the lens mount, which is very convenient. The same principle applies for adjusting ND, e.g., while shooting video.)
Sometimes, yes. But I've also used a polarizer w outdoor portraits. (also I use the same filters with all my EF lenses now which is pretty handy in general, esp w how small the filter adapter is vs. carrying front filters esp of different sizes.) @@TBGTOMPHOTO
Also, I had the Sigma 135 before Canon announced their RF 135, and for me, though the RF 135 is definitely a great lens (I'm a fan of their 85/1.2 too) it doesn't strike me as a huge leap from the already very good sigma @@TBGTOMPHOTO
Question on the auto-focus, specifically the Sevro AF mode. When I got my R6, I had to sell my Sigma 85mm because the autofocus was atrocious compared to even the cheapo native RF kit lenses. With the Sigma lens, the eye/animal tracking AF would just constantly hunt and pulse back and forth on the subject even when the subject wasn't moving at all. It annoyed the crap out of me because there was a 50% chance that the photo was either front of back focused by a tiny bit, making it unusable. In One-Shot, the Sigma was sharp, but who uses One-Shot nowadays? Does your 135mm also exabit similar pulsing behaviors in Servo? The native RF lens would lock on and not refocus unless the subject moved. I want to get a 135mm, but don't know if I should go EF f/2 or give Sigma another try. The native RF 135 is a just too much for me right now, especially since I spent nearly 7k on native 24-70/70-200/85 RF lenses.
I've had issues with Sigma lenses in the past as well... but for some reason, the Sigma 135mm lens does not have that focus issue that you mention with the 85mm. With the RF adapter, the lens is quick and reliable, which is why I use it at weddings. My RF 135 is still on backorder, I'm sorry to say (as of 7/21/2023), going on several months now, with no information in sight. Hopefully I'll have it by the end of the year.
I have the same issue with my Sigma 50 mm 1.4 on a R6 II when using the servo-modus so I use the one-shot-modus when the objekt is not moving. I have set one-shot on the af-backbutton and servo on the top trigger to be able to switch quickly.
Thanks for the review. I think I will get the Sigma as image quality seems the same and I can get one used for $700 vs anothe $1500 for the 135mm Canon RF. Shoot with a 200mm f/2 for a while and you wont' be comlaining about the weight anymore, lol. Also like the rear filter option with the EF to RF adapter. Why canon doesnt' put a slot in the hood for a polarizer to be rotated is frustrating
I've owned both. Used the Canon RF 135mm now for several months and I can tell you that it autofocuses faster, the colors are more in line with all the other RF L lenses, and the image stabilization comes in very handy in low light and slow shutter situations. But hey, it's your money, and if all you can afford is the Sigma then so be it.
why are you talking about the Sigma not being stabilized? It is stabilized by the IBIS of the R5 which works extremely well. The stabilizer of the RF lens might be a tad better, but that's probably not worth the price difference. The Sigma is already extremely sharp and works very well on the R5. I can only recommend the combo.
It's good enough... I own the Sigma, and I have the RF 135 on backorder. The moment the RF version arrives I'm dumping the Sigma. If you get an opportunity to use them side by side, like I have, you'll change your mind on the Sigma.
@@Dewabarasunderan of course you could... and I don't knock the Sigma lens, obviously it's the 135mm in my bag currently... my own RF 135 is still on backorder. I get amazing photos with it! Bottom line they are both great lenses. I just find that using native lenses on a camera typically works out best.
For me, an advantage of the Sigma is that I can use it with my drop-in filters (way more convenient than adjusting the polarizer at the front). For me, IBIS and AF work very well with the Sigma. (And I can put it on one of my EF cameras, too!)
Another big advantage of the Sigma, as you see, is that you can go to a store or order online and get one today or tomorrow!
There are sensor facing filters that can be used in the Canon R5, which would work for any lens.
@@TBGTOMPHOTO But I mainly use this for adjustable polarizers, and there are no polarizing clip-in filters. (And, of course, with it being external, you can adjust it right by the lens mount, which is very convenient. The same principle applies for adjusting ND, e.g., while shooting video.)
@@856pm5Oh wow, you're using the 135mm for landscape? I use mine for portraits and weddings. I prefer wider lenses for landscape.
Sometimes, yes. But I've also used a polarizer w outdoor portraits. (also I use the same filters with all my EF lenses now which is pretty handy in general, esp w how small the filter adapter is vs. carrying front filters esp of different sizes.) @@TBGTOMPHOTO
Also, I had the Sigma 135 before Canon announced their RF 135, and for me, though the RF 135 is definitely a great lens (I'm a fan of their 85/1.2 too) it doesn't strike me as a huge leap from the already very good sigma @@TBGTOMPHOTO
Question on the auto-focus, specifically the Sevro AF mode. When I got my R6, I had to sell my Sigma 85mm because the autofocus was atrocious compared to even the cheapo native RF kit lenses. With the Sigma lens, the eye/animal tracking AF would just constantly hunt and pulse back and forth on the subject even when the subject wasn't moving at all. It annoyed the crap out of me because there was a 50% chance that the photo was either front of back focused by a tiny bit, making it unusable. In One-Shot, the Sigma was sharp, but who uses One-Shot nowadays? Does your 135mm also exabit similar pulsing behaviors in Servo? The native RF lens would lock on and not refocus unless the subject moved. I want to get a 135mm, but don't know if I should go EF f/2 or give Sigma another try. The native RF 135 is a just too much for me right now, especially since I spent nearly 7k on native 24-70/70-200/85 RF lenses.
I've had issues with Sigma lenses in the past as well... but for some reason, the Sigma 135mm lens does not have that focus issue that you mention with the 85mm. With the RF adapter, the lens is quick and reliable, which is why I use it at weddings. My RF 135 is still on backorder, I'm sorry to say (as of 7/21/2023), going on several months now, with no information in sight. Hopefully I'll have it by the end of the year.
I have the same issue with my Sigma 50 mm 1.4 on a R6 II when using the servo-modus so I use the one-shot-modus when the objekt is not moving. I have set one-shot on the af-backbutton and servo on the top trigger to be able to switch quickly.
Thanks for the review. I think I will get the Sigma as image quality seems the same and I can get one used for $700 vs anothe $1500 for the 135mm Canon RF. Shoot with a 200mm f/2 for a while and you wont' be comlaining about the weight anymore, lol. Also like the rear filter option with the EF to RF adapter. Why canon doesnt' put a slot in the hood for a polarizer to be rotated is frustrating
I've owned both. Used the Canon RF 135mm now for several months and I can tell you that it autofocuses faster, the colors are more in line with all the other RF L lenses, and the image stabilization comes in very handy in low light and slow shutter situations. But hey, it's your money, and if all you can afford is the Sigma then so be it.
Nice video ! Thanks for posting it
Glad you enjoyed it!
I dont know why it has to be that big? Well it has IS so….
@@TBGTOMPHOTO i'm not talking about the hood though
why are you talking about the Sigma not being stabilized? It is stabilized by the IBIS of the R5 which works extremely well. The stabilizer of the RF lens might be a tad better, but that's probably not worth the price difference. The Sigma is already extremely sharp and works very well on the R5. I can only recommend the combo.
It's good enough... I own the Sigma, and I have the RF 135 on backorder. The moment the RF version arrives I'm dumping the Sigma. If you get an opportunity to use them side by side, like I have, you'll change your mind on the Sigma.
@@TBGTOMPHOTOthen at the same time, I could get three Sigmas for one Canon😅
@@Dewabarasunderan of course you could... and I don't knock the Sigma lens, obviously it's the 135mm in my bag currently... my own RF 135 is still on backorder. I get amazing photos with it! Bottom line they are both great lenses. I just find that using native lenses on a camera typically works out best.