Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Nikon UK_NIK2183A
Nikon
56 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon UK_NIK2183A | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 8 |
| Groups | 12 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:6.25★ |
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Nikon UK_NIK2183A
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
vs
Nikon UK_NIK2183A0.235score per dollar
Nikon UK_NIK2183A offers 2.0x 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 2 of 22 specs.
