Sony SEL18135
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
What Buyers Say
Sony SEL18135
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
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
The Fuji 16mm f/1.4 is widely praised as one of the best lenses in the Fuji X-mount lineup. Users consistently highlight its exceptional sharpness, fast aperture, and versatile close-focus capability, making it ideal for landscapes, environmental portraits, and even near-macro shots. While a few note the autofocus can be a bit slow and the lens is relatively large and heavy, the overwhelming sentiment is that its optical quality and build justify the investment. It is frequently described as a must-have prime for serious Fuji photographers.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Versatile close-focus capability
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
Cons
- Autofocus can be slow
- Large and heavy
- Expensive
- Plastic lens hood feels fragile
- Coma visible in corners at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Sony SEL18135 | Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Nano-GI and HT-EBC |
| 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 | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Sony SEL18135
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony SEL18135 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
