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Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC vs Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II

    Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC Lens
    Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II Lens
      Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II
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      The Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR II ED UMC lens offers faultless optics, and a design that's ideal for videography.Read more
      In-depth review of the Samyang 135mm f/2 on the Sony a7ii. Real world usage and technical analysis. Many full resolution images ...Read more
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      The Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II offers more range than a standard telezoom lens, but sacrifices some light-gathering capability to get there.Read more
      Full review of the Sony 70-400mm F/4-5.6 G SSM lens. Review includes center and corner sharpness, light fall-off, bokeh, coma, comparisons to other lenses, final thoughts and more.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM IISony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II
      Lens mount
      • Canon EF
      • Canon EF-M
      • Four Thirds
      • Fujifilm X
      • Micro Four Thirds
      • Nikon F
      • Pentax K
      • Samsung NX
      • Sony A
      • Sony E
      		Sony A

      Image properties

      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM IISony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II
      Focal length< 13570 - 400

      Aperture

      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM IISony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II
      Aperture max2.24-5.6
      Number of diaphragm blades99

      Focus

      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM IISony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II
      Closest focusing distance0.801.5

      Optics

      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM IISony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II
      ConstructionFixedZoom

      Design

      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM IISony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II
      Colour of productBlackBlack,White

      Dimensions

      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM IISony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II
      Weight28.92 oz52.91 oz
      Diameter3.23 in3.72 in
      Length4.71 in7.72 in
      Filter size3.03 in3.03 in

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