Product Summary:
The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM is a premium G Master telephoto prime lens, renowned for delivering exceptionally high resolution and the most stunning bokeh available in a modern portrait lens. This is the ultimate rental for travelers in Japan seeking professional-grade portraits, isolating architectural details, or capturing intimate street scenes from a distance.
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Contact Jasumo Now →With an extremely fast F1.8 maximum aperture and advanced optics (including XA and Super ED glass), it achieves incredible sharpness from edge to edge, even wide open. Despite its superior capability, it maintains a manageable mass of approximately 950g.
Quick Highlights:
- Flagship G Master resolution with extreme sharpness across the frame.
- Exceptionally fast maximum aperture of F1.8 for unmatched bokeh and low-light performance.
- Ideal 135mm telephoto focal length for flattering, isolated portraits.
- 11-blade circular diaphragm for creamy, smooth background blur.
- Quiet and low-vibration autofocus driven by four XD Linear Motors.
- Equipped with focus range limiter, aperture ring, and focus hold button.
Product Details / Description:
Step into the world of professional portraiture and selective focus with the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM. This lens is prized for its ability to render subjects in incredible detail while completely dissolving the background into a soft, beautiful wash of color, a perfect contrast to the busy environments often found in Japan.
About the Product
The SEL135F18GM is optically designed with 13 elements in 10 groups, utilizing one Extreme Aspherical (XA) element and Super ED glass to eliminate common aberrations and maintain maximum clarity, even when shooting wide open at F1.8. This allows photographers to maximize their camera’s resolution.
Its telephoto reach of 135mm provides compression that beautifully separates the subject from the background, creating a three-dimensional effect. The advanced XD Linear Motors ensure that the lens focuses with speed and precision, essential for accurately hitting focus on the shallow depth of field created at F1.8.
Key Features
- Maximum aperture of F1.8 provides maximum light gathering and background blur.
- 11 aperture blades ensure bokeh circles are perfectly rounded and natural.
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.7m and a maximum magnification of 0.25x allow for compelling close-ups.
- Aperture ring includes a click/de-click switch for smooth video operation.
- Focus range limiter switch enhances AF speed when shooting subjects at known distances.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Focal Length | 135 mm |
| Maximum Aperture | F1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Mass (Approx.) | 950 grams |
| Filter Diameter | 82 mm |
What’s in the box (Included Items):
- Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Lens
- Petal-shaped Lens Hood
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Protection Filter
- Soft Lens Case
Where This Product Can Be Used:
- Professional-grade travel portraiture with stunning subject isolation and bokeh.
- Capturing candid street shots from a distance without disturbing the subject.
- Isolating intricate details of Japanese architecture, gardens, and artifacts.
- Low-light event and performance photography with fast shutter speeds.
- Cinematic video production, utilizing the compression and shallow depth of field.
Why Tourists Rent From Us
- English-speaking customer support readily available to assist you.
- Accept foreign credit cards for easy and secure payment.
- No Japanese phone number required for booking or communication.
- Offer hotel & Airbnb delivery across major Japanese cities.
- Easy return process designed specifically for busy travelers.
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If you are ready to rent this product, you can contact us with the Product Name, the Rental start date and end date, your delivery Location, and other important details you want to share. After we get a request from you, our team will start communicating with you as soon as possible.
Faqs:
What is the key difference between the 135mm F1.8 GM and shorter portrait lenses like the 85mm F1.4 GM?
The 135mm focal length provides greater working distance and significantly more background compression than an 85mm lens. This results in even more pronounced subject isolation and a unique, cinematic look, making it superb for capturing tight shots and detail from further away.
Is the 950g mass of the lens too heavy for travel use?
While it is heavier than smaller primes, the 950g mass is remarkably light for a lens offering this level of optical performance and aperture. It is well-balanced on full-frame Sony bodies and is considered manageable for a day of specialized portrait or detailed shooting.
How does the F1.8 aperture perform in terms of sharpness when wide open?
The 135mm F1.8 GM is engineered to deliver peak sharpness even at the maximum F1.8 aperture, thanks to its advanced XA (Extreme Aspherical) and Super ED glass elements. This allows you to utilize the maximum bokeh effect without sacrificing clarity or resolution.
What does the focus range limiter switch do, and how can I use it while traveling?
The focus range limiter allows you to restrict the lens’s focusing range (e.g., preventing it from searching for focus on very near objects). This speeds up the autofocus performance when you know your subject will be further away, which is useful for quickly capturing distant subjects or street scenes.
Can this lens be used effectively for video, given the fast aperture?
Yes, the quiet and low-vibration XD Linear Motors are ideal for smooth video autofocus. Furthermore, the manual aperture ring has a click/de-click switch, allowing videographers to adjust the aperture silently and seamlessly during recording for professional cinematic results.
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