Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
Sigma
56 Overall Score
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Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
No customer feedback yet
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Versatile for video and stills
- Smooth power zoom
- Silent operation
- Useful aperture ring
Cons
- Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
- Heavy and bulky
- Cheap plastic lens cap
- Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
- No macro function
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Zoom speed 4
Weight 5
Lens cap 4
Versatility 7
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Sigma Sports 185956 500mm | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sigma SA | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.50 m | 400 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm0.007score per dollar
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.041score per dollar
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm offers 5.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
