Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM.
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Product |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Name | Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T | Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL135F18Z | SEL135F18GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2019-02-26 |
| MSRP | 1799 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 2098 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 72 cm | 70 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | XD, Super ED and ED elements; Nano AR and fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Focal Length | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Length | 115 mm | 127 mm |
| Weight | 1050 gr | 950 gr |
Other |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0003 | ALC-SH156 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
