The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE and the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM 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. Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM with a length of 127mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM's 90mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE and Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE weighs 772g, which means it is 178g (18%) lighter than the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM which has a weight of 950g.
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 Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE and the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM 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 Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE and the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.