Sigma Sports 730956 60-600mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Sigma Sports 730956 60-600mm
The Sigma 300–600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and versatility as a zoom that rivals prime lenses. Users praise its image quality and value compared to expensive primes, though some note the heavy weight and a 15 fps limitation on Sony cameras. A few reviewers experienced initial shipping delays or a zoom lock-up issue, but the latter was quickly resolved under warranty.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile zoom range replacing multiple primes
- Excellent value for money
- Smooth and creamy bokeh
Cons
- Heavy weight
- 15 fps limitation on Sony cameras
- No teleconverter support
- Initial zoom lock-up issue on some units
- Shipping delays for preorders
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
| Sigma Sports 730956 60-600mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 60 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 16 |
| Groups | 19 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sigma SA | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 600 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.33★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 730956 60-600mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 6.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
