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Certified Keeper Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
91 PixelMeter Score 34 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Outstanding sharpness and high contrast across the frame
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Beautiful, smooth bokeh rendition
  • Professional build quality with weather sealing
  • Useful physical controls including aperture ring and custom buttons
Cons Cons
  • High price point
  • Heavy and bulky physical design
  • Lacks built-in optical stabilization
  • Front-heavy balance that can be cumbersome
  • Limited versatility due to the 135mm focal length

Launch price Launch price $1,898
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 135mm f/1.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 70 cm (0.25x)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 950g (2 lb 1.5 oz) · 89.5 x 127 mm (3.52 x 5.00 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 26, 2019
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,898
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series GM

Elements Elements 13
Groups Groups 10

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 135mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 18°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 70 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.25x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 950g (2 lb 1.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 89.5mm (3.52 in)
Length Length 127mm (5.00 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None