7Artisans AF 135mm F1.8 MAX vs Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Key differences
- —The FE 135mm F1.8 GM is 64g lighter (950g vs 1014g).
- —At launch the AF 135mm F1.8 MAX cost $1,211 less ($689 vs $1,900).
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 135mm
- 135mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.8
- Weight
- 1,014g
- 950g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 91.2 × 130.0mm
- 89.5 × 127.0mm
- Volume
- 849 cm³
- 799 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.19 g/cm³
- 1.19 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.68m◆
- 0.70m
- Max magnification
- 0.25×
- 0.25×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 13 / 10
- Aperture blades
- 12◆
- 11
- Focus drive
- STM
- XD Linear Motor (x4)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2026
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $689◆
- $1,900
- Sharpness
- 9.0
- 9.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.6
- 9.3◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.2
- 9.4◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.6
- 8.6◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 9.2◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8◆
- 7.6
Performance overlay
- AF 135mm F1.8 MAX
- FE 135mm F1.8 GM
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.