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

Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony Full Frame Mirrorless Summary

Samyang has drawn inspiration from their popular Manual Focus version with an Autofocus evolution in the form of this Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E Mount full frame mirrorless cameras. This short telephoto prime lens weighs in at a class-leading 772g and delivers excellent corner to corner sharpness with extremely high resolving power.

It is well suited to a range of subjects from portraits and lifestyle shots, to details, close-ups and even cityscapes. Users will be able to capture a razor-thin focal plane with the ability to isolate their subjects through incredibly smooth background blur, thanks to an enviable 11-bladed diaphragm and wide f/1.8 maximum aperture. This also ensures excellent low light performance whichever subjects your eye is trained on, delivering smooth and quiet AF performance, fully compatible with Sony AF algorithms for stills and video.

Key Features

• Bright aperture AF telephoto Samyang lens for Sony mirrorless cameras
• Full-frame coverage with 18.9° full-frame and 12.5 APS-C angle of view
• Prime lens with superb resolution from a complex optical design
• Narrow depth of field and beautiful bokeh rendered by 11-bladed aperture
• Compact 129.6mm length with lightweight 772g design
• Fast and Quiet AF performance compatible with Sony’s Real-time Tracking
• Seamless Cinematic video compatibility
• Excellent chromatic aberration (CA) control with 3 ED lens elements
• Streamlined usability with Custom Switch, Focus Range Limiter and Focus Hold Button
• Close minimum focus distance of just 69cm
• Contemporary new design and robust weather sealing

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

Extremely High Resolution

Samyang's most advanced optical technologies have been employed to produce a large aperture prime telephoto lens, capable of delivering outstanding corner to corner resolution when paired with Sony cameras. The AF 135mm f/1.8 FE captures a focused 18.9° angle of view on full-frame bodies and 12.5° when paired with an APS-C sensor.

The lens is ideal for subject separation, offering users a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8. Optimum resolution is achieved through an optical design of 13 lens elements arranged in 11 groups (1 U-ASP, 2 HR and 3 ED). These allow the 135mm lens to deliver superior sharpness and strong contrast in all areas of the image.

Beautiful Bokeh and a Narrow Depth of Field

The AF 135mm F/1.8 FE lens from Samyang uses a large-diameter 11-bladed aperture to provide smooth background blur. It effectively allows separation of the subject from the background with a shallow depth of field when the lens is wide open. It is also equipped with a UA (Ultra-precision Aspherical) lens, which helps to achieve natural and refined bokeh in your images or videos. Using this smooth bokeh you can freely create results to highlight any subject against stunning backgrounds, whether shooting portraits or close-ups.

Fast, Quiet Autofocus Performance

The AF operates quietly and smoothly when tracking subjects while shooting stills and video, with the Linear STM (Stepping Motor) ideal for both photographers and videographers.

Enhanced operability and reliability

A customisable Focus Hold button, Custom Switch and Focus Range Limiter all add to the useability of this lens. Overall it meets and exceeds professional requirements for control and reliability, whether shooting stills or movies.

• Focus Hold Button: Pressing this button on the lens will keep the lens locked to the current focusing distance.
• Custom Switch: The Custom Switch can be set to allow the focusing ring to control either focus operation or silent adjustment of the aperture. Further customisation can be made using the Samyang Lens Station*
• Focus Range Limiter Switch: The Focus Range Limiter only operates in AF mode but can be useful to speed up focusing once the distance from an object has been determined. The Focus Range Limiter has the following  options:
• FULL: The AF range is set between infinity and the minimum focus distance of 0.69m.
• 0.69m - 2m: The AF range is set between 0.69m and 2m, suitable for close-up shooting.
• 1.5m - ∞: The AF range is set from 1.5m to infinity, which is suitable for normal shooting.

Updated lens design and weather-sealing

The AF 135mm F1.8 FE takes into consideration not only design features but also the user's shooting environment. It has a micro-patterned rubber focus ring, which feels great to operate and weather-sealing protects the lens from light rain, snow and dust.

What’s in the box

• Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E Mount
• Front and Rear Lens Caps
• Lens Hood
• Lens Pouch

Optional Accessories

• Hoya 82mm UX II PL-CIR Polariser Filter – The latest addition from Hoya making an excellent choice to complement this lens by reducing glare and reflections
• Hoya 82mm UX II UV Filter – A similarly recent addition from Hoya intended to protect the front element while reducing the effects of ultraviolet light
• Polar Pro Peter McKinnon 82mm Variable ND MIST Edition II 2-5 stop Filter – An extremely high quality Variable ND with mist effect for video
• Samyang AF Lens Station For Sony – Customise your Samyang lenses with this convenient docking station

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