Sony SEL2870
Sony
66 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony SEL2870 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Anti-reflective coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-36★ | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | 390 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 0.28x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony SEL2870
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Strong versatility (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Sony SEL28700.125score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.174score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
