Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon L IS USM 100-500mm
Canon
33 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 | Canon L IS USM 100-500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/100 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 2.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Nano USM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 500 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
Canon L IS USM 100-500mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average build (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Canon L IS USM 100-500mm0.011score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 10.2x 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 8 of 20 specs.
