Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO 300-800mm
OM System
54 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO 300-800mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 28 |
| Groups | 12 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 6★ |
| Coating | — | Z Coating Nano |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.88 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | High-speed Imager AF (MSC) |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 8 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 1.30 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
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
OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO 300-800mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.