Name: Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2
Brand: Zeiss
SKU: 36595
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

wide open peformance is very good
Zeiss produces truly gorgeous images
Sharpness is excellent across the frame at the initial aperture and levels improve

it lacks the outright sharpness of the 135mm models
have weak little flimsy arms
the shaking is visible in the resulting video

Elements: 11
Autofocus: no
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 135 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 - Pros & Cons

wide open peformance is very good
Zeiss produces truly gorgeous images
Sharpness is excellent across the frame at the initial aperture and levels improve
the photos it produces are very flattering
cylindrical metal hood gives perfect protection against shocks and stray light
image resolution and quality are outstanding
Completely silent
and generally quick and accurate
They are all very good
performance across the field is exceptional
small and light and mechanically superb
small and light for an optically amazing fast tele
quality of the photos it can capture
optically superb and works well with the LA-
G Master is very good indeed
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Superb at every aperture and distance

it lacks the outright sharpness of the 135mm models
have weak little flimsy arms
the shaking is visible in the resulting video
Shooting video with this lens is extremely difficult
Not all of us can afford Ferraris
this lens does weight quite a bit
chromatic aberrations are therefore significantly below the defined limits
the lens is manual focus only
Minimum focus distance Out of focus rendition can be a tad harsh
manual focus only is a pain)
OLED distance calibrator is not very accurate or repeatable
not light and it is manual only
Coma
soft
hard to focus
A bit heavy for a travel or hiking lens
this lens is just a bit too large for that

Zeiss - Video Reviews (1)

Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Canon EF Nikon F

Aperture max	2
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	yes

Elements	11
Groups	8

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 135
Maximum magnification	0.25 x
Image stabilisation	no

Autofocus	no
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.80

Weight	32.45 oz
Diameter	3.31 in
Length	5.04 in
Filter size	3.03 in

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Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 Zeiss - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.0

Based on 5 reviews

phillipreeve.net

Published: 28.07.2017

Review: Zeiss Batis Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f2.8 - phillipreeve.net

Introduction The blogosphere melted down with frustration when the 135mm Batis was announced. Too slow and too expensive was the common verdict. But it’s also much lighter than the fastest medium teles, and faster and more convenient than the smallest. So is this lens the ideal compromise, or is it stranded uselessly between the fastest and the … Continue reading Review: Zeiss Batis Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f2.8 →

Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 Carl Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 07.09.2012

Carl Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 Review

Find out what 4 readers thought of the Carl Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 in our review.

Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 ZE Canon mount lens review: Ultra-high performer

DXOMARK

Published: 14.01.2014

Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 ZE Canon mount lens review: Ultra-high performer

After reviewing the Nikon mount ZF.2 version of the Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/135 we’ve now analyzed the Canon ZE mount model. Read on to find out how well it performs.

Fstoppers

Published: 01.07.2013

Fstoppers Review: The Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO Sonnar Is Magnificent

If there is one lens manufacturer whose heritage exudes excellence, it’s Zeiss. They are the Ferrari, the Lamborghini of camera optical glass and with that reputation comes their, usually, extremely high price. And much like a Lamborghini, the Zeiss is a no-frills powerhouse that does one well-designed thing: as the Lamborghini is fast, the Zeiss is sharp. Zeiss’ latest telephoto prime is no exception, and the 135mm f/2.0 APO SONNAR is truly magnificent.