The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 E and the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 146mm. The 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 E with a length of 136mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 E's 91mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 E weighs 1014g, which means it is 221g (17%) lighter than the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE which has a weight of 1235g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 E and the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 E and the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
