Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm
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
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm
The Voigtländer 28mm f/1.5 lens receives mixed but generally positive feedback. Users praise its exceptional build quality, smooth manual focus, and compact metal design, with many noting it pairs well with Nikon Z cameras. However, several reviewers report optical issues like softness at wide apertures, purple fringing, and axial chromatic aberrations even at smaller stops, leading some to question if they received a bad copy. Overall, it is seen as a lens with character that excels in certain conditions but may not satisfy those seeking perfect optical correction.
Pros
- Exceptional build quality
- Smooth manual focus ring
- Compact metal design
- Sharp when stopped down
- Great for night photography
Cons
- Soft at wide apertures
- Purple fringing wide open
- Axial chromatic aberrations at all stops
- Inaccurate distance scale
- Possible sample variation
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.36 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical 28mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
