Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
Sigma
75 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.02 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:2.7★ |
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
Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.163score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II0.059score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
