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AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE

Viltrox

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE

Sony E Mount

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

$999

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

vs

Viltrox

AF 13mm F1.4 XF

Fujifilm X Mount

AF 13mm F1.4 XF — 13mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$429

Launch price

Released Aug 2023

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 1.1 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

6categories

AF 13mm F1.4 XF

LandscapePortrait

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE wins 1 categories·AF 13mm F1.4 XF wins 4 categories
  • BAF 13mm F1.4 XF has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 72 cm)
  • BAF 13mm F1.4 XF has lower Weight (370 g vs 1235 g)
  • AAF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • BAF 13mm F1.4 XF has lower Length (74 mm vs 145.7 mm)
  • BAF 13mm F1.4 XF has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)

Key specs at a glance

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FEAF 13mm F1.4 XF
Focal Length135 mm13 mm
Max Aperturef/1.8f/1.4
MountSony EFujifilm X
CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight1235 g370 g
Min Focus72 cm20 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE shown to scale

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE

93 × 146 mm

1235 g (2.72 lb / 43.56 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 13mm F1.4 XF

74 × 74 mm

370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 72mm longer and 19mm wider than AF 13mm F1.4 XF.

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 865 g heavier than AF 13mm F1.4 XF.

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 LAB FEAF 13mm F1.4 XF
Portrait
9.0Excellent
6.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Travel
2.0Limited
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
2.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE

  • Control ring

    Only AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the AF 13mm F1.4 XF

  • Min focus distance

    20 cm vs 72 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    370 g vs 1235 g — lower is better

  • Length

    74 mm vs 145.7 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    74 mm vs 93 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB 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 13mm F1.4 XF

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
AF 13mm F1.4 XF
Focal length (Min)
135 mm
13 mm
Focal length (Max)
135 mm
13 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8
f/1.4+0.7 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8
f/1.4+0.7 stops wider
Elements
14
12
Groups
9
9
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
AF 13mm F1.4 XF
Min focus distance
72 cm
20 cm−52 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×2.5× more
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear STM
STM stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
AF 13mm F1.4 XF
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
AF 13mm F1.4 XF
Weight
1235 g
370 g−865 g less
Length
145.7 mm
74 mm−72 mm less
Diameter
93 mm
74 mm−19 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
AF 13mm F1.4 XF
Lens mount
Sony E
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
Full-Frame
APS-C

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