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Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB
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Viltrox · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB

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KEY FACTS
BrandViltrox
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Exceptional sharpness at f/1.8 with excellent center and near-center performance
+Smooth, creamy bokeh quality with minimal onion-ring effect
+Silent and reasonably fast HyperVCM autofocus with dual motors
+Competitive price point at $899 versus $2098 for Sony GM equivalent
+Bluetooth connectivity and customizable LCD display for ease of use
Worth Knowing
−Heavy at 1.3kg, 350g heavier than competing Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
−Lacks full weather sealing despite dust and splash resistance
−Firmware updates require mobile or desktop app rather than simple website downloads
−Bokeh characteristics subjective and not favored by all reviewers compared to alternatives

General

Brand
Viltrox
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Read our notes on general
The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE impresses with almost impeccable sharpness and extremely high center performance at f/1.8, with excellent near-center and very good corner performance. As the first LAB lens in Viltrox's new high-end lineup, it directly challenges premium 135mm f/1.8 lenses and is perfectly aligned to shallow depth-of-field photography for still life and portraits. At $899 USD, it offers substantial value compared to competitors costing more than twice as much.

Physical

Lens Weight
1235 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
82 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
135 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
72 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes