Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2 § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2 vs Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR
Zeiss 135mm f/2 is 7 mm shorter. Samyang 135mm f/2 is 293 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2 is a 135mm f/2 prime, and the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR is a 135mm f/2 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2 
Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR 01
Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2 better than the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR?
- 7 mm shorter (115 mm vs 122 mm long)
- Newer design (2016 vs 2015)
Why is the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR better than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2?
- 293 g lighter (830 g vs 1123 g)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR has the edge: it is 293 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2 | Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1123 g (39.61 oz) | 830 g (29.28 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 89.7 x 115 mm | 82 x 122 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.80 m (31.50 inches) | 0.8 m (31.50 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 11 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E |
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · Samyang
- 115 × 89.7 mm
- 122 × 82 mm
The Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR is 7 mm longer and 293 g lighter than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2.
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Sample frames
Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2 or the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR?
- The Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR weighs 830 g, 293 g less than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2 (1123 g).
- Do the Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2 and the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 135 mm f/2 or the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 ED UMC VDSLR has the edge: it is 293 g lighter to carry.
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