Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE vs Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
Key differences
- —The AF 135mm F1.8 FE is 463g lighter (772g vs 1235g).
- —At launch the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE cost $100 less ($899 vs $999).
- —For close-ups the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE reaches 0.25× vs 0.24×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 135mm
- 135mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.8
- Weight
- 772g◆
- 1,235g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 93.4 × 129.6mm
- 93.0 × 145.7mm
- Volume
- 888 cm³◆
- 990 cm³
- Density
- 0.87 g/cm³
- 1.25 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.69m◆
- 0.72m
- Max magnification
- 0.24×
- 0.25×◆
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 11
- 14 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- HyperVCM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2022
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $999
- $899◆
- Sharpness
- 9.0
- 9.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.1◆
- 9.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.5
- 8.0◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0
- 8.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.5
- 8.6◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8
- 9.3◆
Performance overlay
- AF 135mm F1.8 FE
- AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.