Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
Pentax
70 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 | Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| Coating | — | HD coating, SP coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.44 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | PLM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 930 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:3.33★ |
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
Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.