Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
The Rokinon 100mm macro lens is a hit among verified buyers, who praise its outstanding optical quality, robust build, and exceptional value for money, especially for macro and cinema work. Users note the manual focus and aperture ring provide reliable control, though some mention it lacks autofocus and vibration control, and the build quality could be improved. Overall, it delivers sharp, vibrant images and is versatile for both photography and filmmaking.
Pros
- Outstanding optical quality
- Exceptional value for money
- Solid build construction
- Smooth manual focus and aperture ring
- Versatile for macro and cinema
Cons
- No autofocus
- No vibration control
- Build quality could be improved
- Heavy weight
- Manual focus can be challenging handheld
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
| Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | T32 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | T3.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 305 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
