Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Canon L EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM 600mm
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
Canon L EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM 600mm
The Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and significant weight reduction compared to previous versions, making it a favorite among wildlife and bird photographers. However, a notable number of users report a serious image stabilization issue causing vertical blur at slower shutter speeds, particularly with the 5D Mark IV, which has led to frustration and some negative reviews. Other complaints include the flimsy included case, expensive replacement hood, and a few isolated quality control problems like stripped tripod foot screws and a failed front element coating.
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Significant weight reduction
- Good balance and handholdability
- Excellent with teleconverters
Cons
- Image stabilization blur at slow shutter speeds
- Flimsy included carrying case
- Expensive replacement lens hood
- Tripod foot screws stripped
- Front element coating failure
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon L EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM 600mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 600 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra and Air Sphere Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 3.05 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 4.20 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:6.67★ |
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Canon L EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM 600mm
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 59.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
