Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
Canon
70 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | optimized coating for digital imaging sensor | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %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
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
