Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
Canon
63 Overall Score
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Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
No customer feedback yet
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Versatile for video and stills
- Smooth power zoom
- Silent operation
- Useful aperture ring
Cons
- Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
- Heavy and bulky
- Cheap plastic lens cap
- Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
- No macro function
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Zoom speed 4
Weight 5
Lens cap 4
Versatility 7
Scores
Professional
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Street
Travel
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 18 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 400 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm0.001score per dollar
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Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.002score per dollar
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
