Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
7Artisans 10mm F3.5 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 10mm
What Buyers Say
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
7Artisans 10mm F3.5 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 10mm
This ultra-wide pancake lens offers great value and a unique aesthetic for the price, but it has significant flaws. Users report mounting issues on Sony cameras, severe vignetting with filters, and soft corners even when stopped down. It's best suited for casual use in bright light with a forgiving attitude.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Unique aesthetic
- Compact pancake size
- True infinity focus
- Useful aperture ring and distance scale
Cons
- Mounting issues on Sony cameras
- Severe vignetting with filters
- Soft corners at all apertures
- Difficult to focus sometimes
- Tight mount on Sony bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | 7Artisans 10mm F3.5 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | (function(f) {var _np=(window.P._namespace("DetailPageProductOve |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 37 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
7Artisans 10mm F3.5 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 10mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- 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
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7Artisans 10mm F3.5 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Mirrorless Cameras 10mm
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
