Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon
46 Overall Score
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
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
Street
Travel
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 200 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 4 | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat, Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 3.36 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.89 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average build (0th percentile)0th %ile
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 aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR0.017score per dollar
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.184score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 10.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
