Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm
Nikon
70 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.74 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm0.031score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 19 specs.
