I recently switched from a7riii to a7cii. The lens that got the biggest boost in af speed was the 135 gm. Now when I take photos of kids in motion almost 90% are in perfect focus. The quality is second to none.
I have the Sony 135mm 1.8 GM, the optical image quality are second to none ! But it is a big and heavy Lens, last year I looked through many of the best photos taken with the Sony 135mm 1.8 GM, most of the photos was taken with aperture 2.8 to 5.6, some at aperture 8.0, but only rare 2.5 or larger ! So now I use my Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 110mm 2.5 which are sharper at aperture 2.5 and 2.8 than Sony 135 !!! The Voigtländer are smaller and a bit more light weight than Sony 135mm, the Voigtländer are very solid built ! If I was to buy a 135mm Lens today, I would buy the Zeiss Batis Apo Sonnar 135mm 2.8 T* which are much lighter than the Sony 135mm.
How did you find the ergonomics of the a7cr combined with the 135? I would imagine with a compact camera body the lens would “feel” bigger but it certainly doesn’t look out of place on your a7cr. I have the 135 and am thinking of swapping my a7iv for the a7cr
The Sony A7CR is too expensive for what you NOT get, small EVF, no joystick... and it is stupid with a grip when you want a compact camera ! Get a Sony A7RIVA or Sony A7RV !!! Also, always use a Lens Hood !
