The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 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 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM with a length of 127mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM's 90mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE and Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE and the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Size and Weight 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. Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM weighs 950g, 22% (274g) lighter than the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE's weight of 1224g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 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 35-150mm F2-2.8 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 202.5mm .
