The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L 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 L 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 L'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 L weighs 1014g, which means it is 221g (17%) lighter than the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE which has a weight of 1235g.
Filter Threads
Both the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L 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
The 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
