Pentax HD D-FA D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR
Pentax
58 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Pentax HD D-FA D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SDM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Pentax HD D-FA D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Pentax HD D-FA D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR0.036score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.2x better value for money
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
