Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm
This Fujifilm 80mm macro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, contrast, and build quality. Users praise its versatility for food, portraits, and macro photography, with effective OIS enabling handheld use. A few note the manual focus requires practice, but the optical performance is widely considered outstanding.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and contrast
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Versatile for macro, food, and portraits
- Beautiful build quality and craftsmanship
- Quick and responsive autofocus
Cons
- Manual focus requires practice
- Expensive for some users
- Shallow depth of field at close range
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
| Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 80 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 80 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average build (25th percentile)
- 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
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 22 specs.
