Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its compact size, light weight, and sharp image quality, making it an excellent walk-around and street photography lens. Users appreciate its fast autofocus and good low-light performance, though some note the plastic build and lack of a lens hood as minor drawbacks. Overall, it offers great value for the price, especially for those seeking a portable prime lens for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Good low-light performance
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No lens hood included
- Not weather-sealed
- Plastic lens mount
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
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
| Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
