Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Canon
66 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Air Sphere Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 490 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 0.3x★ |
Pros & Cons
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.