Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm
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
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm
This manual fisheye lens delivers a distinctive circular image with strong distortion that many users love for creative shots like skateboarding videos and travel photos. Build quality is praised as solid for the price, but compatibility issues on Canon mirrorless and full-frame cameras are a notable drawback. Focusing is tricky due to the manual-only design and narrow depth of field at wide apertures. Overall, it's a fun, affordable lens for those who understand its limitations.
Pros
- Solid build quality for the price
- Fun creative fisheye effect
- Compact and portable
- Good value for money
- Sharp image in center
Cons
- Manual focus only, tricky to use
- Compatibility issues with Canon mirrorless
- Small image circle on full-frame cameras
- No autofocus
- Cannot use lens filters
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 6 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 6 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 6 |
| Groups | 12 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
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 (80th percentile)80th %ile
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
