Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
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Tokina Vista-C 29mm T1.5 29mm
Tokina
31 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
82 out of 100 high confidence 117 reviews
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
Image quality 35
Build quality 12
Value for money 18
Vignetting 6
Low light performance 10
Zoom range 25
Tokina Vista-C 29mm T1.5 29mm
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Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tokina Vista-C 29mm T1.5 29mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 29 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 29 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C★ | 65 mm Format (46.7 mm Image Circle) |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 2.25 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 112 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 350 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:6.73★ |
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
Tokina Vista-C 29mm T1.5 29mm
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th 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 19 specs.