Viltrox LAB AF 135mm f/1.8 135mm
Driven by a HyperVCM motor for 150% faster focusing and micron-level accuracy, its optical design with 4 ED elements and f/1.8 aperture ensures consistent sharpness from infinity to 0.72m close-up. An 11-blade diaphragm delivers smooth, circular bokeh for subject isolation, while the weather-sealed magnesium-alloy body adds rugged durability. It’s best for portrait photographers needing a fast 135mm telephoto with rapid, silent autofocus, though its 2150g weight limits travel suitability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong optical (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- 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 | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 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 | Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony E SELP16502 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 18-140mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 1260 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 100 | 107 |
| AF Type | VCM | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox LAB AF 135mm f/1.8 135mm | 55.1 | 55.8 | 18.9 | 43.1 | 76.4 | 52.1 | 16.3 | 34 | 83.1 | 35.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.4 | 57.6 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.6 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 | 88.6 | 73.5 | 79.6 | 30.1 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.6 | 73.5 | 71.5 | 91 | 74.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 77.8 | 95.3 | 27.4 | 81.8 | 79.6 | 0 | 96.4 | 88.1 | 92.3 |
| Sony E SELP16502 Compare | 55.1 | 77.8 | 97.6 | 34.9 | 63.2 | 79.6 | 0 | 83.5 | 78 | 80.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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