Rokinon AF 135mm F1.8 E Sony E camera lens

Rokinon 135mm F1.8 Sony E portrait lens

The Rokinon AF 135mm F1.8 E is a full-frame telephoto prime built for Sony E-mount cameras. Its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture and 135mm focal length suit portrait, event and low-light photographers who want shallow depth of field. Autofocus is fast and quiet, and focus breathing is well controlled for video work. The lens weighs less than comparable 135mm options while delivering high resolution across the frame.

Compatibility and filter check before ordering

Confirm your camera uses the Sony E full-frame mount; the lens covers a 18.9° angle of view on full frame and 12.5° on APS-C bodies. The filter thread measures 82mm, so existing filters or a new protector must match that diameter. Minimum focus distance is 0.69m (2.26ft) with 0.243× magnification, so verify this working distance fits your typical shooting style. The optional Lens Station accessory is required to reprogram the custom switch functions.

Build details and daily handling

The black barrel houses 13 elements in 11 groups and an 11-blade diaphragm that produces rounded highlights. A focus hold button locks the current distance and can be reassigned to camera functions such as Eye AF. A custom switch lets you rotate the focus ring for silent aperture control when configured via the Lens Station. A three-position focus range limiter — full (0.69m to infinity), 0.69m–2m and 1.5m to infinity — speeds up AF acquisition by restricting the search range.