Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Sigma
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
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Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.1x |
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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.113score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm0.314score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
