Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Pentax Limited 28050 21mm
What Buyers Say
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
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
Pentax Limited 28050 21mm
The Pentax HD D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR lens is highly praised for its unique image look, sharpness, and build quality. Users find it a worthy successor to older lenses like the Zeiss Distagon 21mm, with excellent close focusing and minimal distortion. Some note that its magic is best at f/2.4, with vignetting adding character, and that it pairs well with other Pentax Limited lenses.
Pros
- Unique image look at f/2.4
- Excellent sharpness
- Great close focusing ability
- Minimal distortion and chromatic aberrations
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Severe vignetting at f/2.4
- Loses magic at f/5.6
- Images may be overexposed with Pentax K-1
- High cost
- Not as good as 31mm Limited for contrast/saturation
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Pentax Limited 28050 21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 21 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 21 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | High-Grade Multi-Layer HD Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.26x |
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pentax Limited 28050 21mm
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
