Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM.

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Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Name Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Manufacturer Sony Canon
SKU SAL135F18Z 8546B002
Release Date and Price
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Release Year 2006 2013
Release Date 2006-06-05 2013-08-22
MSRP 1799 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 299 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Mount Sony A Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 72 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,29
Aperture
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information UD element
Focal Length
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length 135 mm 55-250 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
195 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 89 mm 70 mm
Length 115 mm 111 mm
Weight 1050 gr 375 gr
Other
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH0003 ET-63
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A