Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
The Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens is highly praised for its versatility, image stabilization, and image quality. Users appreciate it as an excellent all-purpose lens for beginners and enthusiasts, though some note the lens extends under its own weight and one experienced a failure after three years. Overall, it delivers great value and performance for its price.
Pros
- Excellent image stabilization
- Versatile zoom range
- Good image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Macro mode for close-ups
Cons
- Lens extends under its own weight
- Autofocus failure after 3 years (one case)
- Not a true macro lens
- IS not recommended on tripod
- Image quality not L-series level
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/28 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 508 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 aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
