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AF 135mm F1.8 FE

Sony E Mount

AF 135mm F1.8 FE — 135mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the samyang lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Sep 2020

vs

Samyang

AF 24mm F1.8 FE

Sony E Mount

AF 24mm F1.8 FE — 24mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the samyang lineup.

$399

Launch price

Released Sep 2020

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

1categories

AF 135mm F1.8 FE

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

4categories

AF 24mm F1.8 FE

Sports & ActionPortrait

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 135mm F1.8 FE wins 1 categories·AF 24mm F1.8 FE wins 4 categories
  • BAF 24mm F1.8 FE has lower Min focus distance (25 cm vs 90 cm)
  • BAF 24mm F1.8 FE has lower Weight (230 g vs 822 g)
  • BAF 24mm F1.8 FE has lower Length (70.5 mm vs 130.1 mm)
  • AAF 135mm F1.8 FE has higher Max magnification (0.17 × vs 0.13 ×)
  • BAF 24mm F1.8 FE has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 82 mm)

Key specs at a glance

AF 135mm F1.8 FEAF 24mm F1.8 FE
Focal Length135 mm24 mm
Max Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight822 g230 g
Min Focus90 cm25 cm
Filter Size72 mm58 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 135mm F1.8 FE

82 × 130 mm

822 g (1.81 lb / 29.00 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AF 24mm F1.8 FE

65 × 71 mm

230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

AF 135mm F1.8 FE is 60mm longer and 17mm wider than AF 24mm F1.8 FE.

AF 135mm F1.8 FE is 592 g heavier than AF 24mm F1.8 FE.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseAF 135mm F1.8 FEAF 24mm F1.8 FE
Portrait
9.0Excellent
6.0Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
1.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the AF 135mm F1.8 FE

  • Weather sealing

    Only AF 135mm F1.8 FE supports it

  • Control ring

    Only AF 135mm F1.8 FE supports it

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 HR

  • Max magnification

    0.17 × vs 0.13 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the AF 24mm F1.8 FE

  • Min focus distance

    25 cm vs 90 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    230 g vs 822 g — lower is better

  • Length

    70.5 mm vs 130.1 mm — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 HR

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 82 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/1.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/1.8

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

AF 135mm F1.8 FE

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

AF 24mm F1.8 FE

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 135mm F1.8 FE
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Focal length (Min)
135 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
135 mm
24 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8
f/1.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8
f/1.8
Elements
11
8
Groups
8
6
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 HR, 1 ED
2 Aspherical, 1 HR, 1 ED
AF 135mm F1.8 FE
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Min focus distance
90 cm
25 cm−65 cm less
Max magnification
0.17 ×+31%
0.13 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear STM
Linear STM
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 135mm F1.8 FE
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 135mm F1.8 FE
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Weight
822 g
230 g−592 g less
Length
130.1 mm
70.5 mm−60 mm less
Diameter
82 mm
65 mm−17 mm less
Filter thread size
72 mm
58 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
9
9
AF 135mm F1.8 FE
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.