Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma AF Cine 28-45mm T2 Cine 45mm
Sigma
32 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 | Sigma AF Cine 28-45mm T2 Cine 45mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | T16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | T2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 1.25 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 86 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus and Manual via Switch |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1.4:1★ |
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
Sigma AF Cine 28-45mm T2 Cine 45mm
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (68th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Sigma AF Cine 28-45mm T2 Cine 45mm0.009score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 12.4x 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 19 specs.
