Sony FE 135mm F/1.8 GM

Specifications01

MountSONY FE

Focal length135mm

Max aperturef/1.8

TypeCinema · Portrait · Telephoto · Prime

Weight950 g

Filter size82 mm

Physical length127 mm

Min focus distance0.7 m

Max magnification0.25

Aperture blades11

Optical elements13

Groups10

Lens hoodbarrel-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Additional Info02

Category["Sony FE (Full Format)"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Other Featuresde-clickable aperture ring floating system dust- and moisture-resistant focus limiter fluorine coating

Review VerdictThe Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 FE delivers an almost impeccable performance. It is razor sharp at all relevant settings, and low lateral CAs help with the quality perception. Image distortions are basically irrelevant even without auto-correction. The latter does help a bit with taming the vignetting at large apertures. The quality of bokeh - and that's probably the main reason for purchasing this lens in the first place - is stunning. If we are nitpicky, there is one dark spot, though - axial CAs. They can be visible in certain scenes. The mechanical quality is superb, but then you expect no less from a GM lens. It feels sturdy, the controls are of high quality, and there's weather sealing. The AF is very snappy as well despite the heavy lens elements and the floating system. The Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM is an awesome, but pricey lens, and it easily deserves our "Highly Recommended" mark.

Review Published2025-08-27T09:16:29+00:00

Optical Construction13 elements in 10 groups (1x XA, 1x Super ED, 1x ED)

Field Notes02

Sony FE 135mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 for full-frame E-mount cameras. Suited to portraits and low-light work where a longer focal length is useful.

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