Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM and Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF.
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Product |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Name | Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM | Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL135F18GM | SAL135F28 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Release Year | 2019 | 2006 |
Release Date | 2019-02-26 | 2006-06-05 |
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 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes |
Note. See below for further informationNo Manual focus only |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | N/ANo |
Motor Type | Linear Motor | N/A |
Focus Method | Internal | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 70 cm | 87 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | XD, Super ED and ED elements; Nano AR and fluorine coatings | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Focal Length | 135 mm | 135 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Length | 127 mm | 99 mm |
Weight | 950 gr | 730 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH156 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Manual focus only |