Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 18mm
Nikon
82 Overall Score
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Sony SEL18135
Sony
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 18mm
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Sony SEL18135
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
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Portrait
Street
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 18mm | Sony SEL18135 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-40★ | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 18mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Sony SEL18135
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 18mm0.153score per dollar
vs
Sony SEL181350.113score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 18mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony SEL18135
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 22 specs.
