135mm lenses have long been a popular alternative to the classic 85mm focal length for portrait photography, offering a little more flattering telephoto compression and a different perspective that stands out a bit. Sony users have a choice of two standout lenses, the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE and Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM, both of which offer highly competitive performance. This excellent video comparison takes a look at both options to help you pick the right one for you.

Coming to you from Dustin Abbott, this great video comparison takes a look at the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE and Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lenses. Both of these lenses are impressive performers, and while there are certainly a few areas where the Sony edges out the Samyang, it is hard to ignore the massive price difference between the two. At $899, the Samyang is less than half the price the Sony ($2,098). If all that matters to you is image quality, it certainly seems like you should just save $1,000 and go with the Samyang. Either way, both lenses should satisfy the needs of just about any photographer. Check out the video above for Abbott’s full thoughts on both lenses.