Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Rokinon
135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is faster by 0.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | FE 135mm F1.8 GM | 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Rokinon |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| 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) | 0.8 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
| Groups | n/a | 7 |
| Elements | n/a | 11 |
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
Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
A 135mm f/2.0 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.