Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S FX 16-35mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction
Nikon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
82 out of 100 high confidence 117 reviews
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
Image quality 35
Build quality 12
Value for money 18
Vignetting 6
Low light performance 10
Zoom range 25
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S FX 16-35mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction
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Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S FX 16-35mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Nano Crystal Coat |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 35 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 stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S FX 16-35mm f/4G ED Vibration Reduction
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.