AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 Shift 18mm
AstrHori
49 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
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 Shift 18mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 Shift 18mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 Shift 18mm0.552score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.190score per dollar
AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 Shift 18mm offers 2.9x better value for money
AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 Shift 18mm
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 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 19 specs.
