Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
Sigma
51 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 22 |
| Groups | 12 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/29 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 1.13 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:4.1★ |
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
