53 Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM Lens
The Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM is widely regarded as one of the sharpest lenses Sony has ever produced. It is a specialized telephoto prime designed for portrait photographers who want the ultimate background separation and "creamy" bokeh that the G Master series is famous for.
| Feature | Specification |
| Aperture | $f/1.8$ to $f/22$ (11-blade rounded diaphragm) |
| Autofocus | Dual front and rear XD Linear Motors |
| Optics | 13 Elements / 10 Groups (XA, Super ED, and ED elements) |
| Min. Focus | 0.7m (2.3 ft) |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x (Excellent for tight detail shots) |
| Weight | 950g (Substantial but balanced) |
| Filter Size | 82mm |
| Controls | De-clickable aperture ring, Focus range limiter, 2 Focus hold buttons |
54 SONY 14mm F1.8 Gm
| Feature | Specification |
| Aperture | $f/1.8$ to $f/16$ (9-blade rounded diaphragm) |
| Angle of View | 114° (Extremely wide) |
| Autofocus | Dual XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors |
| Min. Focus | 0.25m (9.8 inches) |
| Weight | 460g (Remarkably light for its class) |
| Filter Size | Gel Filter (Rear) — Cannot use standard screw-on front filters |
| Build | Dust and moisture resistant with Fluorine coating |
58 Sony FE 16mm f1.8 G Lens (Sony E)
| Feature | Specification |
| Aperture | $f/1.8$ to $f/22$ (11-blade circular diaphragm) |
| Autofocus | Dual XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors |
| Min. Focus | 0.15m (AF) / 0.13m (MF) |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x (AF) / 0.30x (MF) |
| Weight | 304g (Extremely portable) |
| Filter Size | 67mm (Front screw-in compatible) |
| Build | Dust and moisture resistant with Fluorine coating |
61 Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G Lens
The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G is a masterclass in modern lens design. It offers ultra-wide perspectives with image quality that rivals the much more expensive G Master series.
| Feature | Specification |
| Aperture | $f/1.8$ to $f/22$ (9-blade rounded diaphragm) |
| Autofocus | Dual XD Linear Motors (Silent, near-instant) |
| Optics | 2 AA (Advanced Aspherical) & 3 ED glass elements |
| Min. Focus | 0.19m (AF) / 0.18m (MF) — Excellent for close-ups |
| Weight | 373g (Ultra-lightweight for its aperture) |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Controls | Aperture ring (de-clickable), Focus hold button, AF/MF switch |
78 Sony FE 35mm f1.8 Lens
The Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 is one of Sony's most popular "everyday" lenses. While it doesn't carry the G Master label, it is often preferred by professionals for its combination of fast autofocus, compact size, and impressive sharpness.
| Feature | Specification |
| Aperture | $f/1.8$ to $f/22$ (9-blade rounded diaphragm) |
| Autofocus | Linear Motor (Quiet and very fast) |
| Min. Focus | 0.22m (Excellent for close-up product shots) |
| Weight | 280g (Roughly half the weight of the $f/1.4$ GM) |
| Filter Size | 55mm |
| Build | Dust and moisture resistant with a metal mount |
| Controls | Customizable Focus Hold button & AF/MF switch |
84 Sony FE 50mm f1.8 Lens
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (Model: SEL50F18F) is the quintessential "nifty fifty" for the Sony E-mount system. It is specifically designed as an affordable, lightweight prime lens for full-frame cameras like the A7 series, though it performs exceptionally well on APS-C bodies (like the A6400 or ZV-E10) as a 75mm equivalent portrait lens.
| Feature | Specification |
| Focal Length | 50mm (75mm on APS-C) |
| Aperture | $f/1.8$ to $f/22$ |
| Diaphragm | 7-blade circular aperture |
| Optics | 6 elements in 5 groups (1 aspherical element) |
| Weight | 186g (Ultra-lightweight) |
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Mount | Metal (sturdier than many budget plastic mounts) |
Samyang AF 35mm f1.8 FE Lens for Sony E
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE is a standout member of Samyang's "Tiny Series." It is specifically engineered to balance high-end optical performance with an incredibly compact and lightweight form factor, making it a "match made in heaven" for compact full-frame cameras like the Sony A7C series.
| Feature | Specification |
| Aperture | $f/1.8$ to $f/22$ (9-blade rounded diaphragm) |
| Autofocus | Linear STM (Quiet and optimized for video) |
| Min. Focus | 0.29m (11.4 inches) |
| Weight | 210g (Extremely portable) |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Special Features | Weather-sealed (4 spots), Custom switch for aperture/MF control |
Viltrox AF 135mm f1.8 LAB FE Lens (Sony E)
The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE is the flagship entry in Viltrox’s high-end "LAB" series for Sony E-mount. Designed to compete directly with top-tier glass like the Sony G Master, it focuses on delivering extreme sharpness and high-speed performance at a significantly lower price point.
| Feature | Details |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Aperture Range | f/1.8 – f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E (Full-Frame) |
| Optical Design | 14 Elements in 9 Groups (4 ED, 2 HR lenses) |
| Aperture Blades | 11 (rounded) |
| Minimum Focus | 0.72m (1:4 magnification ratio) |
| Focus Motor | HyperVCM (Voice Coil Motor) |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1,235g (2.7 lbs) |
Viltrox AF 28mm f1.8 Lens (Sony E)
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 FE is a versatile, wide-angle prime designed for Sony full-frame cameras. It fills a traditional gap in many lens lineups, offering a field of view that is wider than a 35mm but more natural than a 24mm—making it a favorite for street photography, architecture, and environmental portraits.
| Feature | Details |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Aperture Range | f/1.8 – f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E (Full-Frame) |
| Optical Design | 11 Elements in 9 Groups (3 ED, 3 HR, 2 Aspherical) |
| Aperture Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Minimum Focus | 0.37m (14.6 inches) |
| Focus Motor | STM + Lead Screw |
| Filter Thread | 55mm |
| Weight | Approx. 367g (12.9 oz) |
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II Lens for Sony E
| Feature | Details |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Aperture Range | f/1.8 – f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E (Full-Frame & APS-C compatible) |
| Optical Design | 10 Elements in 7 Groups (1 ED, 4 Low-wave High-transparency) |
| Aperture Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Minimum Focus | 0.8m (2.62 ft) |
| Focus Motor | STM (Stepping Motor) |
| Filter Thread | 72mm |
| Weight | Approx. 484g (significantly lighter than Mark I) |
