Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm
What Buyers Say
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
TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm
The TTArtisan 10mm f/2.0 lens offers impressive sharpness and a wide angle at a very affordable price. Many users praise its solid metal build, smooth focus ring, and low distortion, making it a great value for occasional or experimental use. However, as a fully manual lens, it can be challenging for beginners to achieve sharp focus, and the focus ring markings may not always be accurate. A few complaints include stiff aperture rings and one undelivered order, but overall sentiment is positive for budget-conscious photographers.
Pros
- Sharpness wide open and stopped down
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Very affordable price
- Low distortion for ultra-wide lens
- Smooth focus ring
Cons
- Manual focus requires practice
- Focus ring markers not always accurate
- Stiff aperture ring on some versions
- No auto-focus or EXIF metadata
- Soft corners at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| Coating | — | HD multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
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 stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
