Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
What Buyers Say
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
Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens is widely praised for its fast and quiet autofocus, lightweight design, and excellent image quality for the price. Users appreciate the effective image stabilization and compatibility across Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras. However, a notable minority report reliability issues, such as lens errors and shutdowns, and some find the f/5.6 maximum aperture limiting in low light. Overall, most buyers consider it a great value for wildlife, sports, and travel photography.
Pros
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Lightweight and portable design
- Excellent image quality
- Effective image stabilization (IS II)
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Occasional reliability issues (lens errors)
- F/5.6 max aperture limits low-light performance
- Not weather-sealed
- Slow manual focus adjustment
- Some chromatic aberration outdoors
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/70 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.05 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 1.20 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.21x |
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
