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2025-06-19T20:00:00
This lens has overtaken my 85mm 1.4 as my favorite portrait lens. The depth of field on portraits is second to none. I used to think my 70-200 has a 135, but the difference between 2.8 and 1.8 is amazing. Love this lens, and although expensive, it's worth it.
mvcprogrammer
2025-03-26T20:00:00
This was the first GMaster prime lens I bought and I absolutely love it? The image and build quality of this lens is second to none. I am so glad I purchased this lens and it's always in my camera bag on every assignment. Low light is never a problem and the images are always outstanding.
Joe p.
2024-10-19T20:00:00
Ive had this lens for a year now, superb sharpness, quick focus, would highly recommend. Still my favourite lens. Although watch out for the barrel fitting on the lens hood as this broke and cost a couple of hundred pounds to fix and apparently isn't covered by warranty even though I am careful and everything wrapped after use!
guyhman
2024-10-16T20:00:00
It took me awhile to start using the 135 lense but now it remains on one of my cameras. I am still trying to master the lens.
PRDIGM47
2024-07-26T20:00:00
I had read a lot about this lens before purchasing it. The lens did not disappoint. It's beautifully made, incredibly sharp with gorgeous bokeh. I use it with a Sony A7CR, I thought it might be too heavy for the camera but actually I find it easy to carry when combined with a wrist strap. Overall I really love this lens.
Pod2025
2024-07-26T20:00:00
I had read a lot about this lens before purchasing it. The lens did not disappoint. It's beautifully made, incredibly sharp with gorgeous bokeh. I use it with a Sony A7CR, I thought it might be too heavy for the camera but actually I find it easy to carry when combined with a wrist strap. Overall I really love this lens.
POD59
2024-07-15T20:00:00
I really like the 135 gm lens It is sharp, crisp. The 135 gm focuses extremely fast .
No k.
2024-01-14T09:36:24
I was on the fence for years about getting this. I didn't want the depth of field to make the subject appear unnatural in front of a heavily-blurred background. The lens is tack-sharp and the bokeh is gorgeous. The photos don't feel unnatural, just focused on what you want the viewer to see. I'm currently using it for animal portraits. For humans, I'll either use this or a 50mm 1.2, at least until Sony releases a quality 85mm.
Tevan A.
2023-12-06T19:00:00
Exceptional portrait lens. Super sharp ? great tonality? color and B&W captures are exceptional.
MOBryon
2023-12-06T19:00:00
I use this as a pro sports photog and am extremely happy with the results. Perfect for tennis, basketball around half court away, and any low-light venue where you might want better light than a 70-200 2.8. Fast AF and super sharp. Exceptional bokeh on an A1.
Sports P.
2023-11-11T19:00:00
Bought this lens to complete my prime collection for Landscape, I use it mainly for Landscape Photography, however, this lens is the best all-rounder Telephoto Lens ever! Incredible light and compact and second to none in image quality!
JoaoYS
2023-08-24T20:00:00
Having used other 135mm lenses in the past I decided to move from my Zeiss Batis to this G master lens and I have to say it was worth it. Yes it's larger and heavier but the F1.8 is so dreamy it's just worth it. Difficult decision for some but for me personally it's the right choice. If you're wanting one of the best lenses Sony have ever made then this is the one. Just go for it and enjoy the results
Peterlons
2023-07-03T20:00:00
Great lens with tack sharpness. Very fast focus and creates amazing results. Disappointed in the process of trying to keep the firmware updated. It continues to shut the update software down and asks me to restart the process.
bjaphoto
2023-06-29T20:00:00
I have been wanting to purchase this lens for over a year....I was finally able to do so ( it is pricey!! )...and I have to tell you....I absolutely LOVE it and it is worth every penny for its focusing ability, soft backgrounds and overall superior performance. This lens has taken over as my " go to " lens.
SueBee
2023-01-13T19:00:00
The lens is well balanced, very sharp, contrasty very fast and accurate focussing, pleasing bokeh, very wide F for the focal length, on Sony A1 it is a perfect match for head and shoulder portrait lens. Superb cinematic video. with 50 1.2, two of best lenses I have bought.
KLP90
2023-01-13T19:00:00
The lens is well balanced, very sharp, contrasty very fast and accurate focussing, pleasing bokeh, very wide F for the focal length, on Sony A1 it is a perfect match for head and shoulder portrait lens. Superb cinematic video. with 50 1.2, two of best lenses I have bought.
L p.
2022-10-23T12:39:24
One of my favorite lenses , beautiful bokeh , worth the investment.
John R.
2022-09-01T08:33:23
Amazing lens. And amazing quality bundle by Adorama. I actually use the monopod (didn?t think I would)
ERIC M.
2022-05-20T20:00:00
This is the best lens on the market. Fact. I love this lens so much I've become very creative with my photography so I can use it as much as possible.
yeronewiththecamera
2022-05-10T08:37:54
My new favorite lens for portraits , awesome background bokeh wide open.
John R.
2022-03-20T20:00:00
135mm has an historic interest for anyone who used to shoot film [allegedly the longest lens you could focus on a rangefinder] but has not interested me till I was invited to photograph dance practice. The low stage lighting used meant even my 70-200 GM f2.8 would struggle to freeze motion without resorting to even higher ISO. The lenses ability to separate the subject from the background, to make colours "pop" and its speed of Auto Focus will all be tested to the limits.
Minolta4me
2022-03-20T20:00:00
135mm has an historic interest for anyone who used to shoot film [allegedly the longest lens you could focus on a rangefinder] but has not interested me till I was invited to photograph dance practice. The low stage lighting used meant even my 70-200 GM f2.8 would struggle to freeze motion without resorting to even higher ISO. The lenses ability to separate the subject from the background, to make colours "pop" and its speed of Auto Focus will all be tested to the limits.
minolta4me k.
2022-01-29T19:00:00
This lens has not left my camera since I got it. It is soo sharp even wide open. Gives you complete control over depth of field. Highly recommended.
Swanni
2022-01-27T19:00:00
Just an amazing piece of glass on my A1. It will always be in my bag. A must for any Pro.
PGPC
2021-12-06T19:00:00
I usually work in very low light and love this lens, it?s pin sharp wide open, giving an image quality similar to medium format.
Peter 1.
2021-12-06T19:00:00
I usually work in very low light and love this lens, it?s pin sharp wide open, giving an image quality similar to medium format.
PeterB7890
2021-10-30T13:43:27
I love this lens. I would recommend it to anyone interested in purchasing a good photo lens.
PHILIP M.
2021-10-17T09:11:16
Best lens! You won?t regret this purchase and my portraits have so much beautiful BOKEH now!
SONIA E.
2021-10-17T09:09:37
Best lens ever!!! I absolutely love this lens and use it for every portrait session!
SONIA E.
2021-10-12T20:00:00
This is one of the sharpest 135 lenses on the market. This lense is exceptionally good for portrait photography.
JohnWildlife
Sony E-mount
35mm full frame
135mm
202.5
10-13
35mm: 18 Degree
APS-C: 12 Degree
Maximum: f/1.8
Minimum: f/22
11
Yes
2.3' (0.7m)
0.25x
82mm
Body-integrated
Incompatible (X1.4)
Incompatible (X2.0)
Round, bayonet type
3.52 x 5" (89.5 x 127mm)
33.6 oz (950g)
027242914995
Every photographer should learn to master portrait photography. Humans are one of the most fascinating subjects you could ever hope to find, and a beautiful portrait photo that perfectly captures a person’s personality and emotions is something that all photographers shou...
* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.
For any questions about compatibility with this product, call us at 800-223-2500 or you can email us any time.
Favorite (animal) portrait lens
By Tevan A.
I was on the fence for years about getting this. I didn't want the depth of field to make the subject appear unnatural in front of a heavily-blurred background. The lens is tack-sharp and the bokeh is gorgeous. The photos don't feel unnatural, just focused on what you want the viewer to see. I'm currently using it for animal portraits. For humans, I'll either use this or a 50mm 1.2, at least until Sony releases a quality 85mm.
This lens is a game changer!
By Mono135
After starting my Sony journey with a second hand A6000 and kit lens(which is a great camera by the way, but has its limits ) I was itching to step up to a full frame body and lens, and a more capable prime lens as well. After much research I decided on the A7R3 body and because of the high 42.2 mp resolution, I wanted to pair it with an equally good lens. Because I shoot a lot of outdoor, full body portrait for my website, I needed crisp images and bokeh, from a distance, as I wanted a certa...
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Sony unveils its latest addition to the premium G Master series with the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Full Frame E-Mount Lens. This lens sports a lightweight, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body weighing roughly 950g and a Fluorine-coated front element to resist dust and moisture. The maximum f1.8 aperture yields sharp and detailed photos even in low-light conditions, while its newly rearranged dual-autofocus groups allow for a 0.7-meter minimum focus distance and x0.25 maximum magnification. Being part of the G Master series, this lens is capable of rendering high-resolution images across the frame and produces pleasing bokeh that is perfect for portraits. It can achieve this using Sony’s Extreme Aspherical (XA) and Super ED elements coupled with a fast f1.8 focal ratio and longer focal length for a shallower depth-of-field. Nano AR coating is also applied to the lens to minimize lens flares, surface reflections, flare, and ghosting while increasing color fidelity and contrast when shooting in strong lighting conditions. Sony pushes the envelope with the new FE 135mm F1.8 GM Full Frame E-Mount Lens, optimizing its focusing capabilities without compromising its design and compatibility.
With high resolution and impressive bokeh, the new 135mm F1.8 full-frame prime lens from Sony is a portrait photographer’s dream. Announced today, the large-aperture G Master Prime lens also features quick autofocus acquisition, all in a portable and lightweight size that’s ideal to transport on any portrait, wedding, or sports photography job...READ MORE
XA (extreme aspherical), Super ED (extra-low dispersion) glass, and ED glass elements precisely deployed in an advanced optical design effectively correct aberration, while a floating focus system works with these aberration correction measures to ensure that the highest possible resolution is maintained right out to the image edges throughout the lens's focus range.
The extremely high surface precision of XA elements, careful control of spherical aberration at both the design and the manufacturing stages, and an 11-blade circular aperture all come together to produce spectacularly smooth, elegant G Master bokeh that maximizes the creative potential of the narrow depth of field available with this 135mm F1.8 lens.
Sony's innovative XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors also play an important role, making it possible to maintain focus on moving portrait subjects, performers on stage, or similarly dynamic subjects with impressive speed, precision, and reliability, while also providing AF control that is quiet and virtually free of vibration.
Although it is a 135-mm telephoto lens, a floating focus system that effectively controls aberration at all focusing distances has made it possible to achieve a minimum focus distance of just 2.3 ft (0.7 m) and a maximum magnification of 0.25x for close-up photography. Small accessories and other subjects can be captured with remarkable resolution and soft, beautiful background bokeh.
The important features include customizable focus hold buttons, a focus range limiter, an aperture ring with switchable click stops, a dust/moisture resistant design1, and a fluorine coated front element. Overall, this is a lens that meets professional requirements for control and reliability for both stills and movies.
https://www.sony.com/electronics
800-942-7669
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