Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm
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
Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm
The SIRUI Venus 50mm T2.9 anamorphic lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its cinematic image quality, smooth bokeh, and solid build, especially given its price point. A few verified buyers report softness or receiving opened/dusty units, but most praise its sharpness, flare control, and value. The lens is seen as a budget-friendly entry into anamorphic filmmaking, though some note the lack of autofocus and the need for careful handling.
Pros
- Cinematic image quality
- Smooth oval bokeh
- Solid build and smooth rings
- Great value for the price
- Pleasant color rendition and contrast
Cons
- Some units arrived opened or dusty
- Occasional softness reported
- No autofocus
- Heavy and bulky design
- Premium price for some budgets
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.9 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 31 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:12.83 (V), 1:2★ |
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
Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average build (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.
