Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm
Rokinon
82 Overall Score
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
82 out of 100 high confidence 117 reviews
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
Image quality 35
Build quality 12
Value for money 18
Vignetting 6
Low light performance 10
Zoom range 25
Scores
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Specifications
| Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | UMC | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Stepping Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 128 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.33★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (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 stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
Pricing
Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm0.383score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.113score per dollar
Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
