Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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
Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art lens receives largely positive feedback for its sharp optics, solid build, and excellent value compared to OEM alternatives. Many users praise its image quality, especially in the center, and appreciate the included image stabilization. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, requiring micro-adjustments or the USB dock for calibration, and note that the lens is significantly heavy. A few copies exhibited soft corners or front/back focus issues.
Pros
- Sharp optics
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Effective image stabilization (OS)
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Inconsistent autofocus
- Soft corners at some focal lengths
- Needs micro-adjustment or USB dock for calibration
- Front/back focus issues on some copies
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.02 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:2.7★ |
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
Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.
