Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm
Laowa
44 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 | Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 180 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 180 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | — | APO |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1.5:1★ |
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
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm0.088score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.3x 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 21 specs.
