Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
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
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
This lens is widely praised as one of Fujifilm's best, with exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and a very close focusing distance that makes it versatile for portraits, landscapes, and street photography. Users love the solid build quality and weather sealing, though some note the aperture ring is too loose and the lens is heavy and pricey. Overall, it's a must-have for serious Fuji shooters.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Close focusing capability
- Solid build quality
- Weather sealing
Cons
- Loose aperture ring
- Heavy and bulky
- Expensive
- Plastic lens hood
- Autofocus noise in video
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Nano-GI and HT-EBC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.21x |
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
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
