Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM 300mm
Canon
33 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon L EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 300 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/300 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 2.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 2.50 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Canon L EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM 300mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average aperture (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average bokeh (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Canon L EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM 300mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
