Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
The Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value for money. Users love it for interior shots, landscapes, and astrophotography, noting its bright f/2.8 aperture and solid build. Minor gripes include a slightly heavy weight and a less-than-ideal focus ring switch, but overall it delivers impressive performance for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Bright f/2.8 aperture
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Slightly heavy weight
- Focus ring switch design not ideal
- Not parfocal
- Requires adapter for mirrorless cameras
- APS-C only, not full-frame compatible
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
| Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 11 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Anti-Reflective Multi-Layer Lens Coating, Water-Repellent Top Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SD-M AF Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (72nd percentile)
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th 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 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
