Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
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
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
This Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised for its outstanding optical quality, sharpness, and beautiful bokeh at an affordable price. Users note the all-plastic build feels solid despite being lightweight, though it lacks weather resistance, quick-shift focus, and a lens hood. The screw-drive autofocus is noisy and can hunt in low light, but the image quality and value make it a highly recommended prime lens for Pentax shooters.
Pros
- Outstanding optical quality and sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Solid build despite plastic construction
Cons
- No weather resistance
- No quick-shift focus
- No lens hood or case included
- Noisy screw-drive autofocus
- Autofocus hunts in low light
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Pentax DA 22177 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 6 |
| Groups | 12 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | — | SP Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 451 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:6.67★ |
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
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average optical (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.