Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens vs Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens is faster by 12.5 stops (f/1.8 vs f/135.0), letting in more light.
- Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 is lighter by 685g.
- Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens is the newer design (2006 vs 1985).
| Spec | Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens | AF 135mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/135.0 |
| Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 11 | 5 |
| Weight g | 1050 | 365 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 55 |
| Length mm | 115.0 | 83.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.72 (closer focusing) | 1.0 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.16 |
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.
Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8
A 135mm f/2.8 short-telephoto prime lens, the Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.