Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm
The Sirui anamorphic lens receives high praise for its cinematic image quality, fast autofocus, and solid build, with many users noting it delivers a "movie-like" look straight out of camera. However, a few reviewers report issues with video distortion and inconsistent packaging, and one Dutch user found the glass quality and sharpness underwhelming for photography. Overall, it is a beloved lens for video work, especially on Sony, Blackmagic, and Panasonic cameras, but not without some caveats.
Pros
- Cinematic image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Great character and sharpness
- Compact size and weight
Cons
- Distorted video quality on some cameras
- Inconsistent packaging (opened box)
- Underwhelming sharpness for photography
- Not the strongest anamorphic character
- Potential quality control issues
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
| Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd 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
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
