Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm

Nikon
50 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sony
99
Nikon
59
Video Cinema
Sony
93
Nikon
54
Wildlife Sports
Sony
91
Nikon
56
Budget
Sony
90
Nikon
45
Travel
Sony
88
Nikon
39
Street
Sony
88
Nikon
43
Landscape
Sony
87
Nikon
56
Portrait
Sony
85
Nikon
42
Macro
Sony
66
Nikon
54

Specifications

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mmNikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm
Optics
Typezoomsuper-telephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm400 mm
Focal Length Max135 mm400 mm
Elements1825
Groups1219
Aspherical Elements1★0
ED Elements22
CoatingNano AR CoatingNano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/22
Min Aperturef/4f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony ENikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.42 kg★3.80 kg
Filter Thread95 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSSMAutofocus
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4 stops5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance400 mm★2.50 m
Max Magnification0.15x1:6.25★

Pros & Cons

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

  • Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average macro (34th percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (75th percentile)
  • Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm is CA$7,815 cheaper (3.6x less).

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.029score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm0.005score per dollar

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm offers 5.8x better value for money

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Amazon.ca
CA$3,050

Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm

B&H Photo
CA$10,865

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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