Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FEvsZEISS Batis 2.8/135
AF 135mm F1.8 FE
135mm / F1.8
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Batis 2.8/135
135mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the AF 135mm F1.8 FE suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 69cm
When the Batis 2.8/135 suits you better
- Weight158g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 135mm F1.8 FE129.5mm long × 93.5mm diameter
- Batis 2.8/135120mm long × 98mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE | ZEISS Batis 2.8/135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 135mm | 135mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 135mm | 135mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 69cm | 87cm | −0.18m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.19× | +0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 772g | 614g | +158g |
| Length | 129.5mm | 120mm | +9.5mm |
| Diameter | 93.5mm | 98mm | −4.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2018 | +4year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 135mm F1.8 FE relative to Batis 2.8/135.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 135mm F1.8 FE
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Batis 2.8/135
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