Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Nikon
73 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings; fluorine coatings on front and rear elements |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 381 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
