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
Sony
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II — 16–35mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 4.5 years newer.
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Wins
FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Wins
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (547 g vs 950 g)
- BFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (111.5 mm vs 183 mm)
- AFE 135mm F1.8 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- AFE 135mm F1.8 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareFE 135mm F1.8 GM
⌀81 × 183 mm
950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 112 mm
547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)
FE 135mm F1.8 GM is 72mm longer and 7mm narrower than FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II.
FE 135mm F1.8 GM is 403 g heavier than FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II.
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 FE 135mm F1.8 GM
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 87.8 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Weight
547 g vs 950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
111.5 mm vs 183 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
22.1 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the FE 135mm F1.8 GM and FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II at major authorized retailers.
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.