Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
The Zeiss Batis lenses (85mm, 135mm, 25mm, 18mm, 40mm) receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sharpness, beautiful color rendition, and solid build quality. Users praise the fast and accurate autofocus, compact size, and the pleasing bokeh, making them favorites for portraits, landscapes, and travel. Some concerns include the high price, occasional autofocus issues in low light, and a few minor quirks like the OLED display being less useful and close-focus limitations, but these are outweighed by the overall optical excellence.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful color rendition
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Pleasant bokeh
Cons
- High price
- Autofocus issues in low light
- OLED display not very useful
- Close focus limitations
- Chromatic aberration in some cases
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
| Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 2 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th 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 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
