Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF vs Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF and Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition).

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Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Name Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Manufacturer Sony Nikon
SKU SAL135F28
Release Date and Price
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Release Year 2006 2013
Release Date 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A 279 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Mount Sony A Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Autofocus (AF) Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor N/ANo Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 87 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Focal Length 135 mm 50 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 F2.8 (T4.5) STF
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 80 mm 73 mm
Length 99 mm 52 mm
Weight 730 gr 190 gr
Other
Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-47
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Manual focus only