TTArtisan 10028 100mm
TTArtisan
63 Overall Score
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan 10028 100mm
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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
Macro
Street
Portrait
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| TTArtisan 10028 100mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-layer coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 100 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan 10028 100mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %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
TTArtisan 10028 100mm0.343score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.108score per dollar
TTArtisan 10028 100mm offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
