Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GMvsSony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
FE 135mm F1.8 GM
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 FE 135mm F1.8 GM suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 70cm
When the FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS suits you better
- Weight110g lighter, so easier to carry
- 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
- FE 135mm F1.8 GM127mm long × 89.5mm diameter
- FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS175mm long × 80mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM | 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 | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 70cm | 1m | −0.30m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.13× | +0.12x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 950g | 840g | +110g |
| Length | 127mm | 175mm | −48mm |
| Diameter | 89.5mm | 80mm | +9.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 72mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2014 | +5year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 135mm F1.8 GM relative to FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 135mm F1.8 GM
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FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
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