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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 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

Sony E Mount

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE — 27mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Oct 2023

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 11 months newer.

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Wins

1categories

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

6categories

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE wins 1 categories·AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE wins 4 categories
  • BAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 72 cm)
  • AAF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • BAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Weight (595 g vs 1235 g)
  • BAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Length (88 mm vs 145.7 mm)
  • BAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)

Key specs at a glance

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FEAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Focal Length135 mm27 mm
Max Aperturef/1.8f/1.2
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull-FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight1235 g595 g
Min Focus72 cm28 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 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

76 × 88 mm

595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz)

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 58mm longer and 17mm wider than AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE.

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 640 g heavier than AF 27mm F1.2 Pro 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 LAB FEAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Portrait
9.0Excellent
7.0Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR

  • 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 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 72 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    595 g vs 1235 g — lower is better

  • Length

    88 mm vs 145.7 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    76 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 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE and AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE at major authorized retailers.

Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE

Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Focal length (Min)
135 mm
27 mm
Focal length (Max)
135 mm
27 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8
f/1.2+1.2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8
f/1.2+1.2 stops wider
Elements
14
12
Groups
9
11
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Min focus distance
72 cm
28 cm−44 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 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Weight
1235 g
595 g−640 g less
Length
145.7 mm
88 mm−58 mm less
Diameter
93 mm
76 mm−17 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro 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.