Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Canon
71 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM0.045score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.6x better value for money
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
