7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm
The sole review praises the lens for its build quality and wide 205-degree field of view, calling it "built like a tank." However, the extremely low rating gives a mixed impression. Q&A entries focus on compatibility with Canon APS-C and full-frame cameras, with recurring questions about fit for specific models like the T3i and T4i, as well as whether the lens shade is removable.
Pros
- Built like a tank
- 205-degree field of view
Cons
- Extremely low rating from reviewer
- Uncertain compatibility with specific Canon models
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
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
Scores
Specifications
| 7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-Layer Lens Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm
- Strong macro (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
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
Pricing
7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye 8mm
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
