Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .
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Product |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Name | Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T | Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED | |
Manufacturer | Sony | Nikon |
SKU | SAL135F18Z | |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Release Year | 2006 | 2000 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | |
MSRP | 1799 USD | 1494 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
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 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Mount | Sony A | Nikon F |
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 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 72 cm | 145 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | |
Aperture |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 10 elements / 6 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Focal Length | 135 mm | 300 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 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Length | 115 mm | 222 mm |
Weight | 1050 gr | 1440 gr |
Other |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0003 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |