The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z and the Samyang AF 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 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 148mm. The Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE with a length of 130mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 93mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z and Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z and the Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE 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. Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE weighs 772g, 38% (493g) lighter than the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z's weight of 1265g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z and the Samyang AF 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 Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z 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 .
