Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mm
Sony SEL18135
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mm
The Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast and accurate autofocus, and effective vibration reduction. Users praise its image quality, color rendition, and build, noting it performs well on both DSLR and mirrorless bodies. A few mention the weight and price as considerations, but most consider it worth the investment.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Effective vibration reduction
- Excellent image quality and color
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Heavy weight
- High price
- Zoom ring position takes adjustment
- No QD port on tripod foot
Sony SEL18135
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
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mm | Sony SEL18135 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 22 | 16 |
| Groups | 18 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.43 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.10 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (79th percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Sony SEL18135
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Sony SEL18135 offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
