Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF vs Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Samyang
135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF | 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 1999 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Weight g | 730 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 99.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.87 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
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)
Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.0, made for Sony A mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.