Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*
135mm f/1.8 *
 vs
Canon
EF 135mm f/2L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 135mm f/1.8 *
Slightly more magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:5.3 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Slightly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the 135mm f/1.8 * captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * Learn more about
the Sony 135mm f/1.8 *

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the EF 135mm f/2L USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Cheaper $989.00 vs $1,798.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $809 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 1 kg
Help
 More than 20% lighter
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
135mm f/1.8 *:f/1.8
EF 135mm f/2L USM:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
135 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
135mm f/1.8 *:115 mm
EF 135mm f/2L USM:112 mm
Weight Light weight Help
135mm f/1.8 *:1 kg
EF 135mm f/2L USM:0.7 kg
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
135 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Low light lens

$1,698
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS / vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Sports lens

$799
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299
Min focal length Better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Min focal length Better wide angle
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Much more magnification
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM

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