OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
This lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design. Many note it as a significant upgrade from previous lenses, especially when paired with teleconverters. The only minor consideration mentioned is the comparison with a Sigma alternative, but the Sony's weight and teleconverter compatibility won out.
Pros
- Super sharp wide open
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Excellent with teleconverters
- Great for video and photos
Cons
- Expensive compared to alternatives
- Heavier than some competitors
- No built-in image stabilization
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
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | ZERO coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 220 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.7★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
