135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art (Canon EF) Rental in Japan

Product Summary:

Rent the SIGMA 135mm f/1 point 8 DG HSM Art lens for unparalleled professional portraiture and telephoto performance during your visit to Japan. This prime lens for Canon EF mount is a masterpiece from SIGMA’s “Art” line, celebrated for its phenomenal sharpness, high resolution, and the distinct, beautiful background blur (bokeh) delivered by its exceptionally wide f/1 point 8 maximum aperture.

The 135mm focal length is a classic for portraiture, providing flattering compression and separation. Paired with its large Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), this lens ensures high-level artistic expression with every shot, capturing stunning detail and light.

Quick Highlights:

• Ideal 135mm telephoto focal length for professional portraiture.
• Ultra-fast maximum aperture of f/1 point 8 for stunning bokeh and low-light performance.
• Achieves extremely high resolution, compatible with ultra-high pixel cameras.
• Features a large Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast, accurate autofocus.
• Premium image quality, part of SIGMA’s “Art” line.
• Supports full-time manual focus override.

Product Details / Description:

The 135mm f/1 point 8 Art lens is engineered for photographers who demand ultimate optical performance and separation. Its ability to isolate the subject with razor sharpness while dissolving the background into a silky, large bokeh is perfect for capturing intimate portraits, intricate details, and compelling isolation shots across Japan’s scenic locations.

About the Product

The complex optical construction features 13 elements in 10 groups, designed to virtually eliminate axial chromatic aberration, ensuring high image fidelity across the entire frame. This high-resolution capability makes it an excellent match for modern, high-megapixel DSLRs.

The large HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures the autofocus system is quick, quiet, and reliable, essential for capturing fleeting moments in candid portraiture. The full-time manual focus mechanism allows for instant fine-tuning of focus without needing to switch modes, giving you complete control over your creative vision. The lens is also compatible with the SIGMA USB DOCK for customized settings (though customizations must be reset before return).

Key Features

• Ultra-wide f/1 point 8 aperture creates superb subject isolation.
• Excellent maximum magnification of 1:5 with a minimum focusing distance of 87 point 5cm.
• Compact relative to its performance, weighing 1,130g.
• Equipped with a 9-blade circular aperture for beautiful, round bokeh highlights.
• 82mm filter size.

Technical Specifications

What’s in the box (Included Items):

• SIGMA 135mm f/1 point 8 DG HSM Art Lens (Canon EF Mount)
• Protector Filter
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Cap
• Lens Hood
• Protective Carrying Case

Where This Product Can Be Used:

• Professional portrait sessions, providing highly flattering compression and separation.
• Event photography, isolating speakers or performers with ease.
• Sports and action photography (where subject movement is predictable).
• Detailed architectural and landscape isolation shots.
• Low-light candid photography and available light shooting.

Why Tourists Rent From Us

• English-speaking customer support via phone, email, or chat.
• Accept foreign credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex).
• No Japanese phone number required for booking or communication.
• Offer convenient hotel, Airbnb, and airport delivery options.
• Easy return process for travelers, often involving prepaid shipping labels.

Book with Jasumo:

If you are ready to rent this product, you can contact us with the Product Name, the Rental start date and end date, your delivery Location, and other important details you want to share. After we get a request from you, our team will start communicating with you as soon as possible.

Faqs:

Why is 135mm considered a classic portrait focal length?

135mm offers significant working distance between the photographer and the subject, which creates a very flattering, compressed perspective. This compression makes facial features look natural and keeps the subject separated clearly from the background.

How does the f/1 point 8 aperture benefit portraiture?

The very wide f/1 point 8 aperture minimizes the depth of field, allowing you to isolate the subject with extreme clarity against a deeply blurred, creamy background (bokeh). This draws the viewer’s eye directly to the subject’s sharp focus point, like the eyes.

Can I use this Canon EF lens on a Canon EOS R mirrorless camera?

Yes, this EF-mount lens can be used on Canon EOS R series mirrorless cameras (R, RP, R5, R6, etc.) using the appropriate Canon EF-to-RF Mount Adapter (not included, usually rented separately), maintaining full AF functionality.

What does “high resolution compatible with ultra-high pixel digital SLR cameras” mean?

It means the lens’s optical design is so sharp and well-corrected that it can resolve the fine detail produced by cameras with very high megapixel counts (e.g., 40MP or higher) without the lens becoming the limiting factor for sharpness.

What is the function of the large HSM?

The large Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) provides the necessary torque and speed to move the heavy glass elements required for such a large aperture lens, ensuring that autofocus is not only fast but also highly precise and quiet.