Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL135F18Z) vs Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 ZE
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL135F18Z) is faster by 0.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL135F18Z) | Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 ZE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Zeiss |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 2006 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 11 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1050 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 115.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.72 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL135F18Z)
A Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 telephoto for A-mount, widely admired for portrait rendering. It uses body-driven screw-drive autofocus and is built heavy at about 1,050 g.
Pros
- Bright f/1.8 aperture at 135mm
- Famous for smooth, natural rendering
- Min focus 0.72 m
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Heavy at about 1,050 g
- Screw-drive AF is not as fast as SSM
- Slow to refocus in low light
Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 ZE
A 135mm f/2 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 ZE is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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