Viltrox LAB AF 135mm f/1.8 135mm
The f/1.8 maximum aperture and 11-blade diaphragm produce exceptionally smooth bokeh and strong subject isolation, while the VCM autofocus motor delivers fast, quiet performance for stills. Its weather-sealed, dust-resistant build with multilayer nanocoating and dual customizable Fn buttons adds practical durability and control for demanding shoots. This lens is best for portrait photographers and studio professionals who prioritize sharpness and low-light capability over a lightweight travel design.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong optical (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average build (19th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 19 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 135 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | multilayer nanocoating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VCM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 720 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox LAB AF 135mm f/1.8 135mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 16-300mm | 28-70mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 1260 | 615 | 495 | 92 | 413 | 59 |
| AF Type | VCM | HLA | STM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox LAB AF 135mm f/1.8 135mm | 54.8 | 52.8 | 19.1 | 42.9 | 76.3 | 49.5 | 34 | 83 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.3 | 57.8 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 83 | 99.1 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.1 | 77.4 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 77.4 | 87.9 | 98.2 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 74.9 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 77.8 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.4 | 95.7 | 75.3 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 74.9 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 76.9 | 94.3 | 87.9 | 92.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$1,221
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$1,311
Price History
Usage Scores
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