A sharp, wide aperture portrait lens is one of the workhorse optics for a large number of photographers, and while 85mm is often thought of as the classic focal length for such work, some prefer something a bit longer, like a 135mm lens. This great video takes a look at just such a lens, the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM.
Coming to you from Dustin Abbott, this excellent video review takes a look at the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lens. In the past few years, we have seen an influx of portrait lenses with focal lengths longer than 85mm, with lenses like the Nikon and Sigma 105mm f/1.4. 135mm lenses have long been a popular focal length, with some holding legendary status, like Canon's 135mm f/2L, which has always been one of the most beloved lenses in my bag. So, it is great to see Sony updating the classic design with modern advancements. Still, it is not a cheap optic, coming in at just under $2,100, and you may be wondering if Sigma's own 135mm f/1.8 Art is the better choice at $1,400. Check out the video above to hear Abbott's full thoughts on the lens and if it deserves a spot in your arsenal.
dying for the massive recession to kick in so sigma drops the price on the 135 art. id love the 105 art also.
I adore my 105 Art.
I just purchased this lens a few days ago. Doing some testing with it, it's the best lens for how I use a lens I've ever used. It's absolutely astonishing.
It’s actually not impossible to just carry around if you’re willing to leave the hood in the bag. Only a little bigger & heavier than the 24-70 GM.
A couple images taken with my 135. The 1st is a sooc jpg of a friend taken at Granville market in Vancouver,BC and 2nd is my little girl at the park in the snow.
I enjoy the unique results of shooting something like a 135 F1.8 out in street away from studio. I like that it’s not something you’re going to find in everyone’s bag.
I never walk around with any lens without its hood mounted. the reason is damage,
I picked up my camera from a park bench and the strapped snagged in between the wood, it fell to the floor but the hood absorbed the hit and it cracked.
on the dance floor in weddings people are using their elbows all over and ive received my fair share of those to the lens.
lens hood is always on, and not because of lens flare.
I dont care how big the lens is.
This. I always have a hood on. I've taken my A7R IV with the 135, wearing the hood, on long walks dangling from my Rapid Strap, and it's never a problem.
It's not often that I take photos of flowers, but when I do, the 135 suffices.