Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm
What Buyers Say
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
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
7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm
The 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 lens receives generally positive feedback for its build quality, sharpness, and value for money, especially for portrait photography. However, several users report issues with noisy autofocus, stiff control rings, and the AF/MF switch, while a few note softness at certain apertures and compatibility quirks. Overall, it is seen as a good budget option with some compromises.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Smooth bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Stiff control rings
- AF/MF switch issues
- Soft at some apertures
- Not sharp at any aperture
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | 7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | multilayer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 50 mm★ |
| 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 (80th percentile)80th %ile
7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
