The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM and the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro 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. Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 139mm. The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM with a length of 127mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM and Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM and the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro 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, which means it is 160g (14%) lighter than the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro which has a weight of 1110g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM and the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro 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 Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm but while Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro's widest aperture value is
F4 .
