Lightdow LD-240F5.6 240mm
Lightdow
12 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Lightdow LD-240F5.6 240mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 240 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 240 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Groups | 3 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/240 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow LD-240F5.6 240mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average bokeh (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
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
Pricing
Lightdow LD-240F5.6 240mm0.058score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.109score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 19 specs.
