OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
This OM System 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and versatile reach. Users praise its build quality and performance for portraits, sports, and wildlife, with some noting it pairs well with teleconverters. One reviewer mentioned a missing filter bundle issue, but the lens itself is highly recommended.
Pros
- Super sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile zoom range
- Excellent build quality
- Great for portraits and sports
Cons
- Missing filter bundle in some orders
- High price point
- Heavier than some alternatives
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
Scores
Specifications
| OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 150 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | ZERO coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.76 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual VCM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 700 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 5.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
