Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 282 g lighter (953 g vs 1235 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, stage and events
Pick the Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
9 differences| Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM | Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Viltrox
|
| Weight |
953 g
lighter
|
1235 g
|
| Length |
127 mm
shorter
|
145.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
89.5 mm
slimmer
|
93 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.7 m
|
0.72 m
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
11
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VCM
|
| Released |
2019
|
not listed
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 135mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
- Filter thread
- 82 mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.25× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB
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Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB: quieter AF, focuses closer