Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 200mm
Nikon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon Nikkor 2166 200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:3.5★ |
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 2166 200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.109score per dollar
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 200mm0.398score per dollar
Nikon Nikkor 2166 200mm offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
