
Sony E Autofocus
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
- Focal length
- 135 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 950 g
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 70 cm
- Length
- 127 mm
At a Glance
This 135 mm telephoto prime for full frame Sony E-mount opens up to f/1.8. That allows short shutter times and shallow depth of field. A magnification of 1:4 at a 70 cm minimum focus distance also permits tighter close framing. The lens weighs 950 g. It suits portraits, sports and events.
Good for
- Portraits
- Sports
- Events
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 135 mm
- Max. focal length
- 135 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 13
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 950 g (2.09 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 70 cm (27.56 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:4 (0.25×)
- Length
- 127 mm (5 in)
- Diameter
- 90 mm (3.54 in)
- Released
- April 2019
Manufacturer data: sony.com, sony.com, electronics.sony.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM fit?
The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 203 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM | Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art | Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 Lab | 7Artisans AF 135mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 950 g | 1,200 g | 1,235 g | 1,014 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 70 cm | 87.5 cm | 72 cm | 68 cm |
| Length | 127 mm | 140.9 mm | 145.7 mm | 130 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM: FAQ
Does the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM have autofocus?
Yes, the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM has autofocus.
Does the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM have image stabilization?
No, the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM weigh?
The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM weighs 950 g. It is 127 mm long with a diameter of 90 mm.
What filter size does the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM use?
The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM takes 82 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 203 mm in full-frame terms.
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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
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Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art
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