The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo for $899 (additional information). For comparison, here are the prices of other 135mm lenses:
- Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena: $2,496.95
- Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM: $2,099 (now $200 off)
- Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: $2,098
- Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8: $799
Update: the new lens is now in stock at Pergear.
The lens will be listed soon on the official Viltrox website. The Z-mount version will be released later.
Additional information on the new lens:
- Full-Frame | f/1.8 to f/16
- Fast Medium-Length Prime
- VCM Focusing Mechanism
- Autofocus Design
- Multilayer Nano Coating
- Dust and Moisture-Proof Design
- Technical specifications:
| Focal Length |
135mm
|
| Maximum Aperture |
f/1.8
|
| Lens Mount |
Sony E
|
| Lens Format Coverage |
Full-Frame
|
| Focus Type |
Autofocus
|
| Filter Size |
82 mm (Front)
|
| Maximum Aperture |
f/1.8
|
| Minimum Aperture |
f/16
|
| Lens Mount |
Sony E
|
| Lens Format Coverage |
Full-Frame
|
| Angle of View |
19.04°
|
| Minimum Focus Distance |
0.2' / 72 mm
|
| Maximum Magnification |
0.25x
|
| Optical Design |
9 Elements in 14 Groups
|
| Diaphragm Blades |
11
|
| Focus Type |
Autofocus
|
| Filter Size |
82 mm (Front)
|
| Dimensions (ø x L) |
3.7 x 5.7" / 93 x 145.7 mm
|
| Weight |
2.7 lb / 1235 g
|
Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and the Viltrox online store, where you can get 8% off with coupon code NIKONRUMORS.
