Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Atlas Lens Co. Mercury MERC-0027-300S 27mm
Atlas Lens Co.
22 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Atlas Lens Co. Mercury MERC-0027-300S 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | T16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | T2.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 14★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.47 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 86 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 460 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
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
Atlas Lens Co. Mercury MERC-0027-300S 27mm
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 19 specs.