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 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Sony E Mount
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE — 85mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.
$799
Launch priceReleased Mar 2024
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 6 months newer.
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Wins
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
Wins
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.13 ×)
- BAF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE has lower Weight (800 g vs 1235 g)
- BAF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE has lower Length (108.5 mm vs 145.7 mm)
- BAF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- BAF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
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
for scale
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
⌀85 × 109 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 37mm longer and 9mm wider than AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE.
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE is 435 g heavier than AF 85mm F1.4 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED
- ✓
Control ring
Only AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.13 × — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
72 cm vs 79 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED
- ✓
Weight
800 g vs 1235 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
108.5 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
84.5 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 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 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?
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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.