Pentax DA 18-135mm
Pentax
57 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR 28-400mm
Nikon
75 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Budget
Travel
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Pentax DA 18-135mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR 28-400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 21 |
| Groups | 11 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | SP Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-38 | 22-45 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2 | 1:2.86 |
Pros & Cons
Pentax DA 18-135mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR 28-400mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (26th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR 28-400mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.