Sony 135mm F2.8 T4.5 STF Lens Review and Specs

Sony 135mm F2.8 T4.5 STF Review

Main Features

135mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 72mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Sony Alpha Mount

Weight: 730g.

Diameter: 80mm

Length: 99mm

Min Focus Distance:0.87m

Max Magnification:0.25x

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Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF Overview

Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF is a Manual Focus (MF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 135mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this is a fast lens.
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Sony 135mm F2.8 T4.5 STF

PROs

Hood supplied

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

No Weather Sealing

No Autofocus

Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Sony
Lens Type	Prime
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha
Max_Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	135mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No Zoom
Zoom Lock	No Zoom
Zoom Ratio	1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture	F2.8
Min Aperture	F31.0
Aperture Ring	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9
Optics
Optical Elements	8
Optical Groups	6
Special Elements	Internal APD filter (1 group,2 elements) included

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	0.87m
Max Magnification	0.25X
Autofocus	No
AF Motor Type	None
Full Time Manual	N/A
Focus Method	Extending front
Distance Scale	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	730g
Diameter	80mm
Length	99mm
Weather Sealing	No
Filter Thread	72mm
Filter Notes	non rotating
Hood Supplied	Yes
Hood Code	circular hood
Tripod Collar	No

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