Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm
Canon
64 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 914 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.19x |
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Canon L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Canon L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
