Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO
Olympus
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 | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | — | ZERO coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | MSC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 701 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
vs
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO0.209score per dollar
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO offers 1.8x better value for money
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
