Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Tokina Vista-C 29mm T1.5 29mm
Tokina
31 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 | Tokina Vista-C 29mm T1.5 29mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 29 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 29 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C★ | 65 mm Format (46.7 mm Image Circle) |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 2.25 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 112 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 350 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:6.73★ |
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
Tokina Vista-C 29mm T1.5 29mm
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- 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 6 of 19 specs.