Samyang Tilt-Shift SYTS24-N 24mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Samyang Tilt-Shift SYTS24-N 24mm
Users generally appreciate this tilt-shift lens as a budget-friendly alternative to expensive name-brand options, praising its sharpness at f/8-f/11, good contrast, and versatile tilt/shift capabilities. However, several note the all-manual operation, small locking knobs, and lack of friction in the shift mechanism, which can cause the lens to drop if not held. Build quality is seen as decent but not as robust as Nikon or Canon equivalents, yet the value for the price is a recurring positive theme.
Pros
- Sharp at f/8-f/11
- Good contrast and color
- Versatile tilt/shift functions
- Great value for price
- Smooth focus ring
Cons
- Small locking knobs
- Shift mechanism lacks friction
- Plastic build quality
- Fully manual operation
- No aperture control from camera
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
| Samyang Tilt-Shift SYTS24-N 24mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | UMC | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Samyang Tilt-Shift SYTS24-N 24mm
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd 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 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
