Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G DX AF-P ED
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G DX AF-P ED
This Nikon 70-300mm lens is generally well-liked for sports and kids' events, offering good reach and image quality at a reasonable price. Most users praise its performance and value, especially as a renewed item that looks and works like new. However, one buyer received a defective unit with non-functional autofocus and manual focus, and another noted minor cosmetic damage on arrival. The lack of VR is a common consideration, but many find it acceptable with a tripod or steady hands.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good image quality
- Effective for sports and events
- Looks and works like new (renewed)
- Fast and silent autofocus
Cons
- No VR (image stabilization)
- Occasional slow autofocus
- Defective unit received (autofocus/manual focus)
- Cosmetic damage on arrival
- Limited zoom range for wildlife
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
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G DX AF-P ED | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Pulse stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G DX AF-P ED
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.