Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon
91 Overall Score
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
No customer feedback yet
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
Video Cinema
Portrait
Street
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 4 | 16 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating (ASC), fluorine coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.70 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 105 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM0.198score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.114score per dollar
Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
