Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28) vs Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28) is lighter by 555g.
- Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28) goes wider (85mm vs 135mm).
- Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF reaches further (135mm vs 85mm).
- Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28) is the newer design (2010 vs 1999).
| Spec | 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28) | AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2010 | 1999 |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | 6 |
| Af motor | SAM | none |
| Elements | 5 | 8 |
| Weight g | 175 (lighter) | 730 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 72 |
| Length mm | 52.0 | 99.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 (closer focusing) | 0.87 |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 0.25 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28)
A light 85mm prime for A-mount, with a SAM motor and a 55mm filter thread. It weighs about 175 g, much lighter than most short telephoto lenses.
Pros
- Very light at about 175 g
- SAM autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
- 55mm filter thread
Cons
- f/2.8 gives less blur than faster 85mm lenses
- Plastic build
- 7-blade aperture
Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF
A manual-focus 135mm lens with an apodization element for exceptionally smooth out-of-focus areas. It weighs about 730 g and has a T4.5 transmission at f/2.8.
Pros
- Apodization for smooth blur
- Distinctive rendering
- 72mm filters
- Sharp
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Light loss (T4.5)