Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is faster by 11.1 stops (f/1.8 vs f/85.0), letting in more light.
- Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 goes wider (85mm vs 135mm).
- Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM reaches further (135mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | FE 135mm F1.8 GM | AF 85mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 135mm | 85mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/85.0 |
| Released | 2019 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 953.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | 77 |
| Length mm | 127.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 89.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.7 (closer focusing) | 0.9 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.11 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 8 |
| Af motor | n/a | DLSM |
| Elements | n/a | 11 |
| Weather sealed | n/a | Yes |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Telephoto portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. It delivers strong subject separation from a longer working distance.
Pros
- Strong subject isolation
- Low aberrations
- Linear-motor autofocus
Cons
- Heavy at about 953 g
- Needs plenty of working distance
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
An autofocus 85mm f/1.4 prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Autofocus may trail native lenses
- Plain build