Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
The Sigma 120-400mm lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its image quality, optical stabilization, and value for money compared to Canon's 100-400 L series, but note it is very heavy and requires good light for sharp results. A few reviewers experienced severe blurriness or autofocus issues, while others found it excellent for wildlife and sports photography when used correctly.
Pros
- Good image quality for the price
- Effective optical stabilization
- Quiet and fast HSM autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Good value compared to Canon 100-400 L
Cons
- Very heavy and bulky
- Requires good light for sharpness
- Lens creep when pointed down
- Autofocus can hunt or shake initially
- OS cannot be used on tripod
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
| Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 120 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 16 |
| Groups | 15 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super multi-layer coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.64 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
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 4 of 22 specs.