Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR
Ricoh
47 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Street
Travel
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.117score per dollar
vs
Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR0.067score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.7x better value for money
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 19 specs.
