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Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E

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Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to 22
  • Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Ultra-Precision Aspherical Element
Designed for portraiture, landscapes, and astrophotography, the AF 135mm f/1.8 FE from Samyang is a medium-length telephoto prime designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Offering outstanding resolution, the optical design incorporates three extra-low dispersion elements and an ultra-precision aspherical element, which suppresses both chromatic and spherical aberrations for improved sharpness, color accuracy, and clarity. An ultra multicoating has also been applied to reduce ghosting and flare in order to achieve higher contrast when working in strong lighting conditions.
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Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 Overview

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Designed for portraiture, landscapes, and astrophotography, the AF 135mm f/1.8 FE from Samyang is a medium-length telephoto prime designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Offering outstanding resolution, the optical design incorporates three extra-low dispersion elements and an ultra-precision aspherical element, which suppresses both chromatic and spherical aberrations for improved sharpness, color accuracy, and clarity. An ultra multicoating has also been applied to reduce ghosting and flare in order to achieve higher contrast when working in strong lighting conditions.

The lens has a linear STM autofocus motor for quick, quiet, and precise focusing performance, plus a minimum focusing distance of just 2.3" to suit working with close-up subjects. Three different customized buttons for enhanced functionality include a focus hold button, a custom switch, and a focus range limiter switch. It also features an astro-focus function for astrophotography. The weather-sealed construction offers protection against dust, light rain, and snow.

Medium-length telephoto prime designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 202.5mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also affords significant control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques.
Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color rendering.
Ultra-precision aspherical element provides natural and refined bokeh.
Ultra multicoating reduces flare and ghosting for increased contrast and a neutral color balance.
Linear STM autofocus motor works in conjunction with Sony cameras' focusing systems for quick, quiet, and precise AF control.
Custom switch can be used for lens-based control over select exposure or shooting functions, such as aperture selection, with additional settings coming via future firmware updates.
Focus hold button lets you keep the lens locked to your desired focusing distance. Also allows you to assign functions such as Eye AF in settings on the camera body.
Focus limiter switch lets you constrain the focusing to two different ranges to suit different applications: 27 to 79" for closeup shooting or 59" to infinity for standard shooting.
Astro-focus mode for astrophotography.
Eleven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
Weather-sealed construction helps protect against dust and moisture.
Included lens hood helps to block stray light from causing flare and ghosting.
UPC: 084438767360

Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
135mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
18.9°
Minimum Focus Distance
27.2" / 69 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.24x
Optical Design
13 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
11
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.7 x 5.1" / 93 x 130 mm
Weight
27.2 oz / 772 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.68 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.9 x 7 x 6.5"

Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 Reviews

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Maximum fps with Sony A1?

Maximum fps with Sony A1?
Asked by: Mikael
Unfortunately 30FPS is only limited to Sony Lenses. It may be anywhere from 10-15fps with this Samyang Lens.
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2023-04-16

is there a us warranty?

is there a us warranty?
Asked by: Michael
The Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E includes a Samyang USA 1-year warranty.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2023-12-27

Are they come with Len hood?

Are they come with Len hood?
Asked by: Hser
Yes, the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE comes with a lens hood.
Answered by: David B
Date published: 2024-03-28

other than autofocus how does it compare ...

other than autofocus how does it compare optically with my manual focus Samyang 135 F2? im happy with the IQ but its a cheap len
Asked by: Jamison
The image quality of the Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC Lens for Sony E Mount and the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E is the same.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2023-10-30

Does this lens work on canon R6 mark II using the ...

Does this lens work on canon R6 mark II using the adapter EF-EOS R?
Asked by: Lam
No, this Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E is not compatible with the EF-EOS R adapter and the Canon EOS R6 Mark II.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2022-12-15

Compatible with teleconverters?

Compatible with teleconverters?
Asked by: Micah
Unfortunately there is no teleconverter compatible with Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E at this time.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-02-19

Is the lens weather-sealed?

Is the lens weather-sealed?
Asked by: Sameh
Yes, the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E mount is weather-sealed. The construction offers protection against dust, light rain, and snow.
Answered by: James P
Date published: 2023-11-27

What is the functionally with a7cii and a7rV ...

What is the functionally with a7cii and a7rV camera bodies. Does the firmware allow the AF-C and eye auto focus to work?
Asked by: FAHIM
The Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E can only focus on AF-S, AF-A and DMF on the Sony a7CR Mirrorless Camera and the Sony a7C II Mirrorless Camera. Unfortunately, the AF-C option for photos and videos hunts for focus and is not consistent.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2024-11-06
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