Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
76 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
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
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II0.334score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.163score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
