Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm
This lens receives high praise for its sharpness and build quality. Users report it as an excellent complement to other Fujifilm GF lenses, with one reviewer noting it was hard to find in stock. Overall sentiment is very positive, though the sample size is small.
Pros
- Tack sharp images
- Excellent build quality
- Great complement to 45-100mm f4 zoom
Cons
- Difficult to find in stock
- Long waitlist time
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
| Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano GI coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
| Format | medium-format | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th 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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
