Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN56mm F1.4Z DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
Yongnuo
51 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 | Yongnuo YN56mm F1.4Z DA DSM WL Pro 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Multilayer Nano Coating, Anti-Fouling Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Digital Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 579 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:9.09★ |
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
Yongnuo YN56mm F1.4Z DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Yongnuo YN56mm F1.4Z DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
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 5 of 21 specs.
