Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FEvsTamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
AF 135mm F1.8 FE
135mm / F1.8
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
70-180mm / 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
When the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-180mm 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
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2156.5mm long × 83mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE | Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 135mm | 70mm | +65mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 135mm | 180mm | −45mm |
| 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 | 30cm | +0.39m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.39× | −0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 772g | 855g | −83g |
| Length | 129.5mm | 156.5mm | −27mm |
| Diameter | 93.5mm | 83mm | +10.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | −1year |
| 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 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 135mm F1.8 FE
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
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