Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
When comparing Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM and Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM which weighs 935 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM which weighs 950 g.
Winner: Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
Both lenses have the same minimum focusing distance and therefore one is not better than the other when it comes to how close the lens can focus.
Winner: Tied
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM and Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM:
| Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM | Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Weight | 950 g | 935 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 70 cm | 70 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 82 | 82 |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |