Nikon NIKKOR 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G 70-300mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G 70-300mm
This Nikon 70-300mm lens is widely praised as an excellent value for the price, delivering sharp images and fast, quiet autofocus. Users highlight the effective vibration reduction and solid build quality, though some note chromatic aberration in bright sunlight and a slightly stiff zoom ring. It is recommended for beginners and enthusiasts on a budget, especially for wildlife, air shows, and general telephoto use.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Effective vibration reduction
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Chromatic aberration in bright sunlight
- Slightly stiff zoom ring
- Softness at 300mm
- Autofocus slow in low light
- Heavy and large for handheld use
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G 70-300mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus Only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G 70-300mm
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 19 specs.