Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM if
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, stage and events
Pick the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 181 g lighter (772 g vs 953 g)
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM | Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Telephoto
|
| Weight |
953 g
|
772 g
lighter
|
| Length |
127 mm
|
129.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
89.5 mm
slimmer
|
93.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.7 m
|
0.69 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
0.24×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2019
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 135mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
- Filter thread
- 82 mm 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
Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8
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