Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
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 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is lighter by 1942g.
- Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM goes wider (135mm vs 400mm).
- Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS reaches further (400mm vs 135mm).
- Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is the newer design (2019 vs 2018).
| Spec | FE 135mm F1.8 GM | FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 135mm (wider) | 400mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 953.0 (lighter) | 2895.0 |
| Filter mm | 82 | n/a |
| Length mm | 127.0 | 359.0 |
| Diameter mm | 89.5 | 158.1 |
| Min focus m | 0.7 (closer focusing) | 2.7 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.16 |
| Stabilized | 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
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
A 400mm f/2.8 G Master super-telephoto for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 2,895 g. It has Optical SteadyShot and supports Sony's teleconverters.
Pros
- f/2.8 at 400mm
- Optical SteadyShot
- Teleconverter support
- Lighter than older 400mm f/2.8 lenses
Cons
- Heavy at about 2,895 g
- Large for travel
- Minimum focus 2.7 m