Sony SEL18135

Sony SEL18135

Sony
90 Overall Score
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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

Fujifilm
72 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony SEL18135

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

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 lens is praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and weather sealing, making it a versatile workhorse for various photography needs. While many users appreciate its build quality and optical performance, the notable weight and lack of image stabilization are common drawbacks, especially for travel or handheld use. Overall, it is considered a fantastic all-around lens despite these trade-offs.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and silent autofocus
  • Weather-sealed construction
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Versatile zoom range
Cons
  • Heavy weight
  • No image stabilization
  • High price
  • No lens hood included
  • Incorrect filter size image in product listing
👍 Image quality 6
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Build quality 5
🤔 Image stabilization 3
👎 Weight 4
🤔 Value for money 4

Scores

Budget
Sony
100
Fujifilm
75
Portrait
Sony
88
Fujifilm
50
Street
Sony
88
Fujifilm
60
Travel
Sony
85
Fujifilm
67
Wildlife Sports
Sony
84
Fujifilm
81
Video Cinema
Sony
83
Fujifilm
80
Landscape
Sony
73
Fujifilm
77
Professional
Sony
73
Fujifilm
74
Macro
Sony
67
Fujifilm
58

Specifications

Sony SEL18135Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min18 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max135 mm140 mm
Elements1623
Groups1216
Aspherical Elements1★—
ED Elements26★
Coating—Nano-GI (Gradient Index) coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/22
Min Aperture3.5-5.6f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountSony EFujifilm X
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.33 kg★0.99 kg
Filter Thread55 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear motorTriple Linear Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance450 mm★1.00 m
Max Magnification0.29x★0.12x

Pros & Cons

Sony SEL18135

  • 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

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

  • Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average macro (28th percentile)

Pricing

Sony SEL18135

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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony SEL18135

Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Sony SEL18135 Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm Better at:

Landscape

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