Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Canon
66 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 | Canon L EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 21 |
| Groups | 12 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Air Sphere Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/100 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.64 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 980 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 0.31x★ |
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
Canon L EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.163score per dollar
vs
Canon L EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM0.030score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
