Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Rokinon Cine 135M-FX 135mm
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
Rokinon Cine 135M-FX 135mm
The Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 lens is highly praised for its exceptional sharpness and value, especially among astrophotographers who love its performance on stars and deep-sky objects. Users note it is fully manual (no autofocus) and heavy, but the build quality and optical clarity more than compensate. A few minor complaints include a loose lens hood and the lack of autofocus, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Great value for money
- Excellent for astrophotography
- Solid build quality
- Smooth manual focus ring
Cons
- No autofocus
- Heavy weight
- Loose lens hood
- Fully manual operation
- Not ideal for wildlife photography
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Rokinon Cine 135M-FX 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 790 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Rokinon Cine 135M-FX 135mm
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
