Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm
Laowa
34 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 22 | 16 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Amber Anamorphic Lens Flare | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | T22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | T4.5 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | ARRI PL | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 2.60 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 780 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm0.006score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 18.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
