Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm
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
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm
The Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 is widely praised as a sharp, fast, and well-built lens that offers excellent value for money, especially for APS-C cameras like Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts. Users love its image quality, bokeh, and compact size, though some note soft corners wide open, occasional autofocus hunting, and chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes. The de-clicked aperture ring is a plus for video but a minor con for stills photographers who prefer clicks.
Pros
- Sharp center sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Soft corners wide open
- Occasional autofocus hunting
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- De-clicked aperture ring not for stills
- Not as sharp as some competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 33 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 33 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | HD Nano Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/33 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:10★ |
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
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z 33mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.