Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm
Pentax
64 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 | Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | SMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax KAF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofokus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 1.10 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.24 |
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
Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm0.645score per dollar
Pentax SMC DA-L 21817 50-200mm offers 5.8x 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 5 of 20 specs.
