Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 Z-mount lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to the much pricier Nikon equivalent. Many users highlight its compact, lightweight metal build and pleasing bokeh, making it a great choice for portrait photography. However, some reviewers report significant flare, chromatic aberration, and vignetting, especially on full-frame cameras, and there have been compatibility issues with the Nikon Zf that were later addressed by a firmware update. A few users also note that the lens hood does not lock securely and that the focus ring can be accidentally moved too easily.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight metal build
- Pleasing bokeh
- Great value for money
Cons
- Significant flare and chromatic aberration
- Strong vignetting on full-frame cameras
- Lens hood does not lock securely
- Focus ring can be accidentally moved easily
- Compatibility issues with Nikon Zf (resolved by firmware update)
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
| Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th 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 (80th percentile)80th %ile
Pricing
Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
