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 priceReleased Sep 2024
Viltrox
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Nikon Z Mount
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z — 35mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
Wins
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.1 ×)
- BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Min focus distance (35 cm vs 72 cm)
- BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Weight (920 g vs 1235 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
⌀93 × 146 mm
1235 g (2.72 lb / 43.56 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
⌀82 × 109 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 37mm longer and 11mm wider than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z.
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 315 g heavier than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z.
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 LAB FE
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 2 HR
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 ED, 3 HR
- ✓
Min focus distance
35 cm vs 72 cm — 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
- ✓
Weight
920 g vs 1235 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
109 mm vs 145.7 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
82 mm vs 93 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
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 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 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
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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Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.