Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
88 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
Nikon
49 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Versatile for video and stills
- Smooth power zoom
- Silent operation
- Useful aperture ring
Cons
- Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
- Heavy and bulky
- Cheap plastic lens cap
- Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
- No macro function
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Zoom speed 4
Weight 5
Lens cap 4
Versatility 7
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
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Scores
Professional
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Travel
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 105 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | Nano Crystal Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.98 kg |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SSM | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm★ | 1.00 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.044score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm0.032score per dollar
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
