Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W 650-1300mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W 650-1300mm
This manual telephoto lens receives mixed feedback. While some users praise its value and image quality for the price, others report missing accessories, fit issues, and damage during shipping. The lack of automation and a learning curve for manual focus are noted, but satisfied buyers find it a good budget option.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Good image quality
- Prompt seller support
Cons
- Missing accessories
- Fit issues with camera
- Damage during shipping
- No automation (manual only)
- Learning curve for manual focus
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
Scores
Specifications
| Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W 650-1300mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 650 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 1300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-coated, anti-reflection | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 8.0-16 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 3.57 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.30 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W 650-1300mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (65th percentile)
- Below average build (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 20 specs.