Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Thypoch
What Buyers Say
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Thypoch
This lens is praised for its internal zoom, compact build, and value, with many users preferring it over pricier Sony options. It delivers sharp images up to 40mm, but at 50mm it can be soft, and autofocus is not the fastest or quietest. Overall, it's a solid budget-friendly choice for travel and video work.
Pros
- Internal zoom design
- Compact and lightweight
- Great value for money
- Sharp up to 40mm
- Beautiful bokeh and sunstars
Cons
- Soft at 50mm
- Autofocus not fast or silent
- Not for pixel-peepers
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Thypoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.90 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:4.63★ |
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Thypoch
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 20 specs.
