Sigma Sports 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports 200mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Sigma Sports 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports 200mm
The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens receives high praise for its superb image quality, fast autofocus, and beautiful bokeh, making it ideal for weddings and portraits. Users note its weight is comparable to other 70-200 f/2.8 lenses but manageable, and the stabilization performs well. The only recurring complaint is that Sony E-mount limits burst rate to 15 fps. The lens lacks teleconverter compatibility, which is clarified in Q&A.
Pros
- Superb image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Beautiful bokeh
- Effective image stabilization
- Great for weddings and portraits
Cons
- Relatively heavy
- 15 fps burst limit on Sony E-mount
- No teleconverter compatibility
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
| Sigma Sports 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports 200mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 200 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 16 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Porous & Super Multi-Layer Coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.82 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.70 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.6★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports 200mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (33rd 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
