Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye 4mm
Laowa
49 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 | Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye 4mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 4 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 4 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Groups | 12 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 80 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:9.09★ |
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
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye 4mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.109score per dollar
vs
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye 4mm0.180score per dollar
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye 4mm offers 1.7x 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 4 of 19 specs.
