Digital Nc CNEF3514L91569C 130mm
Digital Nc
48 Overall Score
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Digital Nc CNEF3514L91569C 130mm
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
82 out of 100 high confidence 117 reviews
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
Image quality 35
Build quality 12
Value for money 18
Vignetting 6
Low light performance 10
Zoom range 25
Scores
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Digital Nc CNEF3514L91569C 130mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 130 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 130 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | — | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 72 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Digital Nc CNEF3514L91569C 130mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd 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
Digital Nc CNEF3514L91569C 130mm
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
