KOMQI 2177
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
KOMQI 2177
This Nikkor 45mm f/2.8 PC-E tilt-shift macro lens delivers superb sharpness and excellent build quality, but it is a fully manual lens with no autofocus. Reviewers praise its unique tilt/shift capabilities for architectural, landscape, and macro photography along with its near-macro focusing. Common complaints include the high price, the need for practice and a careful workflow, and potential confusion about its autofocus status in product descriptions. Experienced users consider it an outstanding tool for professionals and enthusiasts who understand view-camera principles.
Pros
- Superb sharpness and image quality
- Excellent build quality
- Unique tilt/shift capabilities
- Near-macro focusing ability
- Versatile for architecture, landscape, and macro
Cons
- Very expensive
- Fully manual focus (no autofocus)
- Steep learning curve
- Confusing product description (AF status)
- Needs careful workflow
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
| KOMQI 2177 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 60 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 185 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
KOMQI 2177
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
