Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
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
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
The Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight build, and excellent image quality. Users highlight its fast and silent autofocus, weather sealing, and versatility for street, portrait, and travel photography. While some note it is not a macro lens and lacks the extreme bokeh of the f/1.4 version, most agree it offers outstanding value as a standard prime.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness
- Weather sealing
- Versatile for street, portrait, and travel
Cons
- Not a macro lens
- Less bokeh than f/1.4 version
- No zoom capability
- Tapered design may look odd
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Nano-GI coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 350 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:7★ |
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
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
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Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
