Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
The lens is praised for its sharpness, portrait capabilities, and video performance, with users loving the f1.2 aperture and build quality. However, one verified reviewer reported severe autofocus issues on Panasonic cameras, calling the lens unusable for autofocus. The mixed feedback on autofocus reliability and close-focus distance are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness at f1.2
- Great for portraits and video
- Solid build quality
- Aperture ring feature
- Good value when discounted
Cons
- Severe autofocus issues on Panasonic
- Unreliable autofocus for portraits
- Heavy lens for walk-around use
- Close-focus distance limited to 1.6ft
- Potential quality control issues with refurbished units
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
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 42 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 42 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd 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 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
