Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Nikon
56 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 | Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 2.30 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 2.20 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:4.55★ |
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
Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR0.051score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.2x 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 4 of 22 specs.
