Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS vs Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM.
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Product |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Name | Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL18135 | SEL135F18GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2018-01-05 | 2019-02-26 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 648 USD | 2098 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Lens Type | Superzoom | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Extends | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 70 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,29 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 135 mm Variable Aperture |
F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 aspherical + 2 ED elements | XD, Super ED and ED elements; Nano AR and fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Focal Length | 18-135 mm | 135 mm |
| Zoom Range | 117 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 67 mm | 90 mm |
| Length | 88 mm | 127 mm |
| Weight | 325 gr | 950 gr |
Other |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH153 | ALC-SH156 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
