Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FEvsSony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
AF 135mm F1.8 FE
135mm / F1.8
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FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
70-200mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the AF 135mm F1.8 FE suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 69cm
When the FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-200mm 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
- FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS175mm long × 80mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 135mm | 70mm | +65mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 135mm | 200mm | −65mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 69cm | 1m | −0.31m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.13× | +0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 772g | 840g | −68g |
| Length | 129.5mm | 175mm | −45.5mm |
| Diameter | 93.5mm | 80mm | +13.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 72mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2014 | +8year |
| 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 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 135mm F1.8 FE
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FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
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