Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
What Buyers Say
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
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
Owners of the Fujifilm GF 80mm lens are overwhelmingly positive, praising its exceptional sharpness, beautiful rendering, and creamy bokeh. Many consider it a must-have for portrait work on GFX cameras, despite noting a somewhat noisy autofocus motor. The lens is described as a favorite even among users of other high-end systems like Leica and Hasselblad.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful rendering
- Creamy bokeh
- Great for portraits
- Lightweight
Cons
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Minor chromatic aberration
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 80 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm G |
| Format | APS-C★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Automatic |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.15x |
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 13.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
