Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR
The Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 R LM PZ WR lens is praised for its versatility, sharpness, and video-friendly power zoom, especially after a firmware update fixed exposure stepping. Users appreciate the internal zoom, weather sealing, and lightweight build, though some note the lack of an aperture ring and initial exposure issues. Overall, it's seen as a strong all-purpose lens for Fuji shooters, particularly when paired with IBIS cameras.
Pros
- Versatile focal length range
- Sharp image quality
- Smooth power zoom for video
- Internal zoom design
- Weather sealing
Cons
- No aperture ring
- Initial exposure stepping issue (now fixed)
- Plastic build feels cheap to some
- Not parfocal in manual focus
- Power zoom only controllable on lens
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
| Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 600 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (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
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 3 of 21 specs.
