Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM and Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM.

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Product
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Name Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL135F18GM SAL55200/2
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2019 2009
Release Date 2019-02-26 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2098 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Micro Motor
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 70 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,29
Aperture
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 11 9
Optics
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings XD, Super ED and ED elements; Nano AR and fluorine coatings ED glass element
Focal Length
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 135 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 90 mm 72 mm
Length 127 mm 85 mm
Weight 950 gr 305 gr
Other
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH156 ALC-SH102
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A