Samyang
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 priceReleased Sep 2020
Sony
FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 135mm F1.8 GM — 135mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
AF 135mm F1.8 FE is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
AF 135mm F1.8 FE
Wins
FE 135mm F1.8 GM
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 135mm F1.8 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 90 cm)
- AAF 135mm F1.8 FE has lower Length (130.1 mm vs 183 mm)
- AAF 135mm F1.8 FE has lower Weight (822 g vs 950 g)
- AAF 135mm F1.8 FE has higher Max magnification (0.17 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BFE 135mm F1.8 GM has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 82 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareAF 135mm F1.8 FE
⌀82 × 130 mm
822 g (1.81 lb / 29.00 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 135mm F1.8 GM
⌀81 × 183 mm
950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
AF 135mm F1.8 FE is 53mm shorter and 1mm wider than FE 135mm F1.8 GM.
AF 135mm F1.8 FE is 128 g lighter than FE 135mm F1.8 GM.
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the AF 135mm F1.8 FE
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 HR, 1 ED
- ✓
Length
130.1 mm vs 183 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
822 g vs 950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.17 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 135mm F1.8 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 90 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 135mm F1.8 GM supports it
- ✓
Diameter
81 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
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
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
FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.