Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens 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
- Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens is faster by 0.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens | 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| 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 Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens
Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Sony A mount cameras. A Zeiss-designed lens for Sony cameras with T* coating.
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.