Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Sirui IronStar Series 60mm T1.9 Anamorphic 1.5x 60mm
Sirui
30 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 | Sirui IronStar Series 60mm T1.9 Anamorphic 1.5x 60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | T16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | T1.9 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.02 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 92 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 780 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:17.86★ |
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
Sirui IronStar Series 60mm T1.9 Anamorphic 1.5x 60mm
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Sirui IronStar Series 60mm T1.9 Anamorphic 1.5x 60mm0.030score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.7x 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 6 of 20 specs.
