Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 135mm
The Apo Sonnar optical design with 14 elements and ZEISS T* coating delivers high contrast and vivid color while suppressing stray light. Its weather-sealed metal build, optical stabilization, and an innovative OLED display for focus distance make it durable and intuitive in the field. This 135mm f/2.8 is best for portrait photographers and videographers on Sony E-mount who need a compact, 614g telephoto with reliable autofocus and rich subject isolation.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 135 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 135mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 VC RXD | Canon RF 3682C002 | Sony G SELP1020G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 16-300mm | 28-200mm | 17-70mm | 15-35mm | 10-20mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 614 | 615 | 413 | 544 | 840 | 178 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | Autofocus | RXD | Nano USM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 135mm | 54.6 | 81.2 | 58 | 7.9 | 63.1 | 83.7 | 34.1 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.6 | 84 | 57.8 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 76.8 | 99.6 | 83.1 | 99.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.6 | 77.7 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 75.4 | 99.4 |
| Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 VC RXD Compare | 54.6 | 86 | 64 | 84.3 | 89.9 | 83.7 | 89.8 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Canon RF 3682C002 Compare | 93.9 | 86 | 41.6 | 33 | 89.9 | 83.7 | 76.1 | 98.2 | 96.3 |
| Sony G SELP1020G Compare | 98.1 | 69.5 | 93.4 | 42.7 | 79 | 71.2 | 72.9 | 67.4 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥250,418
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