Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
Nikon
47 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 | Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 105 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Crystal 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 F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.98 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 1.00 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.13x |
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
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.163score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm0.021score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 7.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
