Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm
The Fuji GF 120mm f4 macro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users who praise its exceptional sharpness and versatility for both macro and portrait photography. Reviewers highlight the lens's tack-sharp performance even wide open, beautiful bokeh, and effective image stabilization, though they note its weight and recommend using a tripod for extended shoots. A Q&A confirms that while a dedicated teleconverter is planned by Fujifilm, it is not yet available for this lens system.
Pros
- tack sharp even wide open
- excellent bokeh for portraits
- effective image stabilization
- versatile for macro and portrait
- great ergonomics
Cons
- heavy lens
- tripod recommended for long shoots
- teleconverter not yet available
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
| Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 120 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/120 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | G | Sony E |
| Format | medium-format | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.98 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | LM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.