Canon 0572C002-cr
Canon
77 Overall Score
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon 0572C002-cr
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
82 out of 100 high confidence 117 reviews
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
Image quality 35
Build quality 12
Value for money 18
Vignetting 6
Low light performance 10
Zoom range 25
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Canon 0572C002-cr | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Canon coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon 0572C002-cr
- Strong stabilization (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average macro (13th percentile)13th %ile
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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Canon 0572C002-cr
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
