Olympus Zuiko 261059 25mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Olympus Zuiko 261059 25mm
This Olympus 25mm f/2.8 pancake lens is praised for its tiny size, light weight, and ability to make Micro Four Thirds bodies even more portable. Users love the bright f/2.8 aperture and sharpness, though some report severe chromatic aberration and a few received defective units. The screw-on metal lens cap divides opinion, but its compact form factor is the primary draw.
Pros
- extremely small and lightweight
- bright f/2.8 aperture for low light
- sharp image quality
- affordable price for a fast prime
- makes camera very portable
Cons
- severe chromatic aberration on some copies
- no lens hood included
- screw-on metal lens cap is inconvenient
- defective units reported (focus issues)
- some distortion
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
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus Zuiko 261059 25mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 25 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus Zuiko 261059 25mm
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 19 specs.