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Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

@RCicala at LensRentals just posted MTF Tests for the new Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lens.

Here are some excepts from Roger's test:

"Let’s make this simple and straightforward. In the center, that’s the highest MTF I’ve seen on a non-supertelephoto lens. The highest. Let’s put particular emphasis on the purple line, which is 50 lp/mm. That’s a higher frequency than any manufacturer tests (that we know of), appropriate for fine detail on the highest resolution cameras. We would consider an MTF of 0.5 at 50 lp/mm to be very acceptable. This is hugely better, nearly 0.8 in the center. We’ve never seen that kind of resolution before."

"But as far as the test goes, the results are pretty simple. This is the sharpest lens we’ve tested. Period. (At last count, that’s out of 300+ lenses tested.)"

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Mar 11, 2019 at 07:16 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

and it is very very sharp!

Mar 11, 2019 at 06:55 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Wow. Nice job, Sony!

Mar 11, 2019 at 07:06 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Wow, indeed.

Mar 11, 2019 at 07:13 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

And here the FE 135/1.8 GM vs FE 85/1.4 GM:

Mar 11, 2019 at 07:21 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Impressive, Sony!

Mar 11, 2019 at 07:23 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

This is not helping my restraint at all.

Mar 11, 2019 at 07:25 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

I’m still not selling my 100 STF. Nah nah nah

Mar 11, 2019 at 07:28 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Laser. I imagine this lens is going to be in high demand just like the 24 for a long time. Glad I got my preorder in hour 1.

I was really on the fence deciding whether to get the 85 1.4 or this lens and I think it will be a good choice for me. I am concerned about the background bokeh and mechanical vignetting at f1.8 but I think it’s just a trade off.

Can’t wait to test it out on my little guys. Their skin can withstand the harsh treatment still! 😄

Mar 11, 2019 at 07:29 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

vdo1 wrote:
I’m still not selling my 100 STF. Nah nah nah

You can always have room for both in your kit

Mar 11, 2019 at 07:46 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

tdlavigne wrote:
You can always have room for both in your kit

That was exactly my thinking

Mar 11, 2019 at 07:47 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Justin Stone wrote:
Laser. I imagine this lens is going to be in high demand just like the 24 for a long time. Glad I got my preorder in hour 1.

I was really on the fence deciding whether to get the 85 1.4 or this lens and I think it will be a good choice for me. I am concerned about the background bokeh and mechanical vignetting at f1.8 but I think it’s just a trade off.

Can’t wait to test it out on my little guys. Their skin can withstand the harsh treatment still! 😄

I doubt it to be honest. The 24 is very very light and compact, and is a much more commonly used focal length. It's also much cheaper. I'd get the 135 if I use the focal length more. I just don't.

Mar 11, 2019 at 07:58 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Say what you will about Sony and the valid or invalid complaints about the system, but they have been absolutely "bringing it" with lenses lately. I've happily moved away from Sony but I will give congrats where it's due. I think Sony is finally happy with their bodies and have been focusing on great glass, the key to any system. Really happy for Sony shooters they have access to such excellent native glass.

Mar 11, 2019 at 08:00 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

I told myself I'd wait for reviews but this post has sent my hype level out to the Kuipler Belt.

Mar 11, 2019 at 08:06 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

I cant wait for Sony to implement this new focusing system in a more useable focal length lens.

Mar 11, 2019 at 08:10 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

The charts are another indicator that I made the right choice. I was going to buy the Sigma 135mm but decided to wait for the Sony. I pre-ordered early so I hope to get mine on the estimated ship date.

Mar 11, 2019 at 08:23 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Damn. Those are going to be some harsh focus transitions but, still... damn.

Hopefully Roger will post the deviation graphs when they get their rental copies to test. It'll be interesting to see if Sony's made improvements in their QA.

Mar 11, 2019 at 08:30 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

My favourite part:
What does this mean for you? Well, in a couple of years if you are shooting a 90-megapixel camera, this lens will be the one that wrings the most detail out of that sensor. Right now it looks at your 43 megapixels and goes, “that’s cute.”

Mar 11, 2019 at 08:35 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Dying to see the bokeh comparison to the Sig - though even without samples it's tempting....

Mar 11, 2019 at 08:56 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Roger at LensRentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Take note Zeiss.
Wow.

Fred, looking forward to your tests to determine contrast and bokeh.

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