Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
DZOFILM Catta Ace FF 35-80 & 70-135mm T2.9 Zoom 70-135mm
DZOFILM
34 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 | DZOFILM Catta Ace FF 35-80 & 70-135mm T2.9 Zoom 70-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.9 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 739 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 2.3x★ |
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
DZOFILM Catta Ace FF 35-80 & 70-135mm T2.9 Zoom 70-135mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Pricing
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.
