Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FEvsSony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
AF 135mm F1.8 FE
135mm / F1.8
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E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
55-210mm / F4.5-6.3
83-315mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF 135mm F1.8 FE suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 69cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS suits you better
- Weight427g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 55-210mm in a single lens
- 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
- E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS108mm long × 63.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE | Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 135mm | 55mm | +80mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 135mm | 210mm | −75mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4.5 | 2.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F6.3 | 3.6 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 69cm | 1m | −0.31m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.23× | +0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 7blades | +4blades |
| Weight | 772g | 345g | +427g |
| Length | 129.5mm | 108mm | +21.5mm |
| Diameter | 93.5mm | 63.8mm | +29.7mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 49mm | +33mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2011 | +11year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 135mm F1.8 FE relative to E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 135mm F1.8 FE
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E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
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