Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
66 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 221 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:2.7★ |
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
Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average build (24th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.