Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC vs AF 135mm f/1.8
Both are Sony E telephoto lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the AF 135mm f/1.8 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 68 g lighter (772 g vs 840 g)
- You want autofocus (Linear motor): the 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.69 m vs 0.8 m
Spec differences
10 differences| 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC | AF 135mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
840 g
|
772 g
lighter
|
| Length |
148.1 mm
|
129.6 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
82 mm
slimmer
|
93.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.8 m
|
0.69 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.24×
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 7 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Samyang both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Telephoto both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 135mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
The Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.0 for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Our notes
Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8
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