Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III 40mm
KIPON
38 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 | KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/0.85 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.15 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 750 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:20★ |
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
KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III 40mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III 40mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 19 specs.
