Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Pentax Limited 28050 21mm
What Buyers Say
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Versatile for video and stills
- Smooth power zoom
- Silent operation
- Useful aperture ring
Cons
- Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
- Heavy and bulky
- Cheap plastic lens cap
- Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
- No macro function
Pentax Limited 28050 21mm
The Pentax HD D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR lens is highly praised for its unique image look, sharpness, and build quality. Users find it a worthy successor to older lenses like the Zeiss Distagon 21mm, with excellent close focusing and minimal distortion. Some note that its magic is best at f/2.4, with vignetting adding character, and that it pairs well with other Pentax Limited lenses.
Pros
- Unique image look at f/2.4
- Excellent sharpness
- Great close focusing ability
- Minimal distortion and chromatic aberrations
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Severe vignetting at f/2.4
- Loses magic at f/5.6
- Images may be overexposed with Pentax K-1
- High cost
- Not as good as 31mm Limited for contrast/saturation
Scores
Specifications
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | Pentax Limited 28050 21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 21 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 21 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | High-Grade Multi-Layer HD Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SSM | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.26x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pentax Limited 28050 21mm
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
