Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm

TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm

TTArtisan
64 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

82 out of 100 high confidence 117 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 35
👍 Build quality 12
👍 Value for money 18
👎 Vignetting 6
👎 Low light performance 10
👍 Zoom range 25

TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm

74 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

The TTArtisan 10mm f/2.0 lens offers impressive sharpness and a wide angle at a very affordable price. Many users praise its solid metal build, smooth focus ring, and low distortion, making it a great value for occasional or experimental use. However, as a fully manual lens, it can be challenging for beginners to achieve sharp focus, and the focus ring markings may not always be accurate. A few complaints include stiff aperture rings and one undelivered order, but overall sentiment is positive for budget-conscious photographers.

Pros
  • Sharpness wide open and stopped down
  • Solid all-metal build quality
  • Very affordable price
  • Low distortion for ultra-wide lens
  • Smooth focus ring
Cons
  • Manual focus requires practice
  • Focus ring markers not always accurate
  • Stiff aperture ring on some versions
  • No auto-focus or EXIF metadata
  • Soft corners at wide apertures
👍 Sharpness 8
👍 Build quality 7
👍 Value for money 12
👎 Manual focus challenge 5
👍 Distortion control 6
👎 Aperture ring stiffness 3

Scores

Budget
Sony
100
TTArtisan
53
Street
Sony
87
TTArtisan
59
Portrait
Sony
86
TTArtisan
74
Travel
Sony
85
TTArtisan
38
Wildlife Sports
Sony
84
TTArtisan
35
Video Cinema
Sony
83
TTArtisan
51
Macro
Sony
68
TTArtisan
78
Landscape
Sony
76
TTArtisan
49
Professional
Sony
73
TTArtisan
51

Specifications

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSTTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min18 mm10 mm
Focal Length Max135 mm10 mm
Elements1613
Groups1210
Aspherical Elements12★
ED Elements2★0
Coating—HD multilayer coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/16
Min Aperture3.5-5.6f/2
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades78★
Build
MountSony ESony E
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗✗
Weight0.33 kg★0.34 kg
Filter Thread55 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear motor★manual focus only
Stabilization✓★✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance450 mm250 mm★
Max Magnification0.29x2:1★

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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile

TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm

  • Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong aperture (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong optical (73rd percentile)
  • Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

No current pricing available

TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm Better at:

Macro

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