Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux G Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 9mm
Panasonic
62 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic Leica DG Summilux G Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 9mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 9 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 9 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 94 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
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
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux G Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 9mm
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 19 specs.